R&D Nutrition - New Product Development Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I couldn't have asked for a more diverse placement with fantastic exposure into the food industry, particularly sports nutrition. Incredible facilities and a fantastic team to work with.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Fantastic team supported by 5 other student. Big responsibilities but well supported by experienced colleagues.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Each student had a different line manager offering as much support as is required. Still a strong feeling of independence when carrying out role.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • For the first 10 months work quantity was ideal, not to quiet and not too busy. The last two months were quiet following company restructure announcements.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Each assigned task was unique and came with a sense of responsibility and trust.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Development of many personal skills and technical skills to apply to my final year work and future job roles. Achieved various training certifications.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Great place to work with a very sociable office. Multiple team building / work functions.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Excluding the last two months there was always enough work to be done.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Funded multiple trips and training opportunities.

    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?
  • The Future leaders programme looks like a great scheme however, no roles are focused directly upon nutrition.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Multiple team building and work functions.

    5/5

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

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • London!

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • London has huge opportunities for a whole host of recreational activities.

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2015


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