IP Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • It has been a great opportunity and I have learnt a lot.

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

    • Towards the end of my placement I really felt like a member of the team and was able to pass on my experiences to new students.

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

    • I had regular 1:1 sessions with my manager and she was easily accessible to ask questions etc.

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

    • It varied week to week, but most of the time I was kept very busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Quite a lot towards the end when I had a good skill-set and independence.

    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 placement has been key to me securing a PhD place on a competitive programme based in London. They were really interested in the skills and experiences I had gained during my placement at my interview.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was quite busy so the office was quite quiet a lot of the time.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well. My placement contributed to my masters qualification and my supervisor was very attentive at knowing what the requirements were etc.

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

    • Quite a lot. I was given a lot of help with my university work and advice on career choices etc.

    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
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'm not really sure what is on offer. I would have to gain my PhD and some experience before I would have a chance of getting a job here.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • I lived at home so was not involved in the social scene with other placement students. I have heard that it was quite active.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • N/A see above comment.

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

    • N/A see comment above.

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

    • I was asked to help out at the site Open Day and there were opportunities for IP students to get involved in outreach activities.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2015

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