Biological Sciences Industrial Placement Students Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Very good opportunity to carry out scientific research using state-of-the-art equipment and with staff who are experts in their field.

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

    • Placement students are included fully in the organisation and are invited to other staff events. One criticism was that sometimes our contribution is overlooked.

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

    • My supervisor was extremely helpful and offered help when required, as did other members of the department and organsiation.

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

    • Workload varied depending on what work was being carried out at the time. Some weeks were very busy and others were less so. During these times it was possible to carry out university work if required.

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

    • I was given full responsibility for my project and other tasks that I completed, but support was available if needed.

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

    • Skills were gained which have helped me obtain a job and complete my degree to a higher level than I believe would have been the case if I hadn't carried it out.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I was in a small office that was extremely friendly and where people were always willing to help.

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

    • Some of the work organised with SRG, the recruitment company, was badly managed.

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

    • I was fully trained in every bit of equipment required to carry out my project as well as others. Seminars were given that allowed us to learn other topics as well.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • The department is undergoing a reorganisation at the minute and so there is a recruitment freeze.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Placement students were very sociable and would regularly organise events and meet up out side of work.

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

    • Rent was £300 a month excluding bills and the price of beer was relatively cheap (about £2.50)

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

    • A lot of pubs and one nightclub. Close to London and Cambridge as well so there are a lot of options.

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

    • You organise it yourself but opportunities do exist if your willing to go and grab them.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2015

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