Placement Year Review at GlaxoSmithKline

The Role

Role Description

generation, expression and purification of potential drug molecules. Techniques involved PCR, HPLC, E.coli culture, SDS-PAGE

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Brilliant experience and good fun

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Easy to integrate with the large number of students as well as the full time staff. Didnt really feel like a student whilst there, more like a full time member of staff

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Perfect balance between supervision and being able to think for myself

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

a bit quiet at the beginning as to be expected but other than that a good level of work

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Responsibility increased over the year, I felt like the work I was doing was important and valued

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

unbeatable lab experience and experience into an industrial lab

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

relaxes and friendly

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

well organised, familiarisation day before starting was particularly helpful

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

some training throughout the year, particularly at the start, good team building days.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

would definitely consider it if there were jobs available

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

about 100 students so there was always something going on

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

fairly average!

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

A bit limited, some good pubs in the old town though

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

good sports facilities and opportunities

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

fantastic lab experience in a very friendly and supportive atmosphere

Review 228/231 for GlaxoSmithKline

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