Industrial placement student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • It was an incredible year.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I feel my opinion was values far beyond what I would have expected, especially as I have not yet finished my undergraduate degree.

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

    • My supervisor and I met almost on a daily basis to discuss my project.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It changed from day to day, but typically we were expected to be working quite hard.

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

    • A suprisingly large amount, each of my experiements could cost over 5000pounds.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think the skills i have gained will be invaluable for me, especially as I am planning to do a PhD.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was relatively quiet,

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • I was sent on multiple courses and training days.

    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?

    • I would love to come back if they will have me!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes we regularly had social events and parties.

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

    • I was living in Stevenage which is very cheap (compared to london)

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

    • It was pretty bad.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not that many, it was mainly for you to do in your own time.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2015

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