Placement Year Review at GlaxoSmithKline

The Role

Role Description

• Perform routine analysis of drug and metabolites in biological and/or formulation media to applicable standards using defined analytical methods.
• Use and maintain standard analytical instrumentation for sample identification and quantification purposes.
• Process analytical results from analytical runs using appropriate software and evaluate routine analytical data.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Had a very good experience.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I integrated myself well within the staff and felt as if I was a full time colleague.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Always available when needed.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Always something to keep me busy.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I ran a lot of very important assays by myself so had high responsibility.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have learnt so much that I will never forget.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A great atmosphere filled with colourful characters. Never dull!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The company has been running placements for a number of years so they were very organised.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I attended numerous training courses, had vaccinations, went on tours of various facillities.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have been told that they will bear me in mind for vacancies within the year.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I frequently socialised with colleagues outside of the work place and made good friends for life.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It was fairly local to me so i didn't live there like other students who were able to go out socialising at any time.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Not much around due to it being a small town, local towns had clubs etc.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Because of the social club there was always activities that you could participate in.

Review 226/231 for GlaxoSmithKline

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