IP - MALDI MSI Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was great to have so many students at the same place. The work was also interesting

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

    • Got on very well with my supervisor and manager. By opinions were valued and my results were taken seriously

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

    • Very easy to talk to. Helping me with planning work, presentations and with references now i have left

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

    • It varied, some days were very hectic and some were quieter, no two days were the same

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

    • The right amount. i was trusted to do what i did right and sometimes helped out whilst others were away from work, but it was not overwhelming

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

    • Brilliant. wouldnt change a thing, so many things i have learnt, that are helping me pursue post graduate study

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Small office, maximum of 5 of us in it at any point. But we got along

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well thought out, it is something they have done for years and have dedicated people for

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

    • I completed safety training and as the permanent staff had training and courses i went along too. i also got to go to germany for 3 days for training

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They have not recruited graduates in a while

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not in the best town, but we made the most of it

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very cheap, even not to expensive to go into london

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

    • We made the most of it. Found some nice places, and some shocking ones

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

    • Not work related ones, but just look for things

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2011

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