Summer Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was challenging but enjoyable to feel like I made a valuable contribution to the company

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

    • Everyone was welcoming and always willing to help when asked

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Lots of support, and even when they were busy they were happy to provide time to help me if I ever needed it

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

    • Some days were very busy, but many people were on holiday during the summer and if they were away then some things couldn't be progressed

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

    • I was in charge of putting in a system which was in use in other areas but I had to adapt it for the area I was in, which I thought was a fair amount of responsibility, as people weren't relying on my heavily but my work would help people to do their job more efficiently

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

    • I learnt some important skills such as communicating with lots of different people and how to gather information efficiently. Also learning how to perform in a working day and maintain a good working energy throughout the week.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It is friendly, sometimes a little stressed but never hostile

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was difficult initially to sort out the paperwork for the company employing/paying me, but the placement itself was well structured and my project was clear from the beginning

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

    • There was time invested in training me to understand the system that I was working with, and I was given the chance to see different areas and attend multiple events during my placement

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely consider working for GSK when I graduate as they have a very good graduate scheme, although I wouldn't choose to work in the same area

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there were lots of other summer students, and placement students at GSK with me and we had lunch and did other social things

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

    • I lived at home, and the socialising is relatively cheap as most people lived in the area or had access to cars. The town is small and inexpensive

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

    • The town has some pubs and there is a larger town with some great clubs a half hour drive away. There is also a railway station near which has links to cities such as York and Newcastle

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are lots of sports opportunities such as golf and football clubs, and a few shops. The area is good for walking and hill climbing - very good for people who like outdoor activities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Chemistry, Consumer Products/FMCG, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical

North East

August 2017

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