Industrial placement student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • it was a fantastic experience would recomend it

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

    • very welcoming enviornment

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

    • was given support on practical matters and any questions had were answered

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

    • very busy

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

    • were treated as employees

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • well help with final project and in future career aspirations

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • didnt work in an office but in a lab and the general atmosphere was very relaxed and informal but focused on the jobs at hand

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

    • very organised

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

    • yes very much so there was a lot of training at the start but as in life you are continuesly learning as you go on

    5/5
  • 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
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • very appealing

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes there was which helps especially when your not from the UK

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

    • not to expensive, affordable

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • good enjoyable

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • yes there was a lot of opertunities like 5 and 6 a side football and there are a lot of clubes and gyms in the area

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2015

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