Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my time here, my team have been great and I have felt really part of the research that is going on here!

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

    • Very valued, treated as a member of the team who is capable to carry out tasks and be relied on

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

    • Highly supported but not smothered

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

    • Fairly busy, increasingly so towards the end of the placement as more confident to take more on but manageable

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

    • The right amount, feeling part of the work but not getting stressed out with it

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

    • This is an area I want to work in, so the skills and experience has been invaluable

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great vibe, balance between hard work and being able to enjoy it

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

    • Few IT issues upon arrival, but on the whole the placement was well organised

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

    • Good opportunities to develop, and this was encouraged

    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?

    • Quite appealing, definitely could see myself working here

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we had an IP group and events organised both inside and outside work

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Fairly cheap, compared with Bath! Rent was around 350/month inc bills

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

    • Poor, but good links to London...

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

    • Some, not many, gym was nearby

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

May 2015

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