Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • A great opportunity, GSK really make you feel part of the team.

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

    • A great opportunity, GSK really make you feel part of the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Very supportive manager

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

    • Very busy, but not overly busy.

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

    • Allowed to work freely on your own, but your supervisor is always there should you need help

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

    • they will help massively with the rest of my degree and in life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • great

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • brilliantly

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

    • Lots of training especially in the first month, and then more training throughout the year

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

    • Very

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

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

    • Cheaper than at Uni!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • limited

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

    • yes regular social events

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2015

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