Scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It has been very enjoyable both in terms of work and social life.

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

    • They treat you as an equal and respect your opinion.

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

    • Support was always available if I required it.

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

    • I always had work to do and ample time to complete it in.

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

    • I was given full responsibility of my own project; I performed the lab work myself and made decision on what steps to take.

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

    • I have learnt lots of very valuable skills that will be useful for the rest of my career and especially my employability.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A professional atmosphere that still had a very social aspect.

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

    • Everything was in place for a student to work in the department.

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

    • I attended all the required safety training and also numerous professional development workshops were run throughout the year.

    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
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Employment prospects are good in the company in general, less recruitment happens in the department I worked for.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good community of students at the site I was based.

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

    • Resonable considering its proximity to London.

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

    • The immediate nightlife was quiet only pubs but you are only a short train ride from London which has all you could ask for.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of opportunities with a sports and social club that runs many activites just off of site.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2015

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