Process Engineer Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Good fun and part of a fairly young team - a great starting point.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Always viewed as an equal, opinions and views are a valued

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

    • Support available if required

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

    • Busy after initial familiarisation period.

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

    • Viewed as an equal with the rest of staff with equal responsibility. Support always available if required

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Have learnt loads, highly recommended!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Part of a young team so good atmosphere and nights out/ other events organised out of office

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

    • Barring minor hiccups with training introduction was pretty good.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Weekly 1:1s in which I was able to discuss personal development.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Will defiantly apply to the company as a graduate

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Like being at uni - but with money

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

    • Brighton is a great night out but is not always the cheapest

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

    • Worthing, the town the site's in is OK but Brighton (20 min train away) is fantastic.

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

    • Plenty, loads to do - a car makes it easier too

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2015

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