Behavioural Sciences Industrial Placement Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • An invaluable experience!

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • GSK is a fantastic place to work. As an IP you are given full responsibility for your projects but direction is provided (if needed) by your line manager at all times.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • 5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • 4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • 5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Returning back to Uni post placement is a strange experience. However, I now have a context to relate all of the Marketing theory back to, which allows you to be critical and helps you attain the higher marks.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Fantastic atmosphere and a strong collective ethos.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Exposure to various GSK events; Northern Ireland, Glasgow, Birmingham, London. Training Courses; PAGB Training

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Due to the sheer number of IP's there was a brilliant social life. House parties and regular nights out into Central London!

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2010

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