Pre registration pharmacist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

1.5/5
  • The Role
    1.7
  • The Company
    1.3
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • Very slow, not a lot of work to do.

    1/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All admitted my quality of work was great, but the department was mostly unfriendly and cold.

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

    • Poor supervisor, manager and tutor; I was bullied by all three.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Had nothing to do most days.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was responsible for my own reports.

    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 left underdeveloped, not used and extremely disappointed.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Cold and unfriendly.

    1/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Some organisation but I was mainly left to my own devices to organise my day.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Bullied me and made me feel so unhappy there. I wouldn't feel prepared to take on a full time job there in the future.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I thought I'd begin my career here but I've been left extremely disillusioned with the company.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • I enjoyed working and socialising with my other placement students.

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

    • Rent expensive for the poor area. Decent amount of restaurants nearby.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Dry area.

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

    • None that I'm aware of.

    1/5
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Pharmaceutical

East of England

August 2017

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