Student Placement Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • I have tremendously enjoyed myself. It was great-best thing I have ever done!

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

    • I was never treated like a student - I was always equal to the other, more experienced memebers of staff,

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

    • A lot of support, not only from supervisor but also from colleagues.

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

    • Never bored, always doing somthing I enjoyed.

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

    • I was in the front line.

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

    • I leanrt more than in 2 years at uni.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very well balanced. When it was time to work, then it was work. Otherwise fun never stopped.

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

    • Very well organised. I knew what I have to do from the beginning.

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

    • I attended various training courses and I took part in conferences/lectures.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I wasn't interested to get a job with them, but study further. Anyway, from what I understood it is easy to get a job, if you have the right skills,etc.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We spent our free time together and also interacted a lot.

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

    • Quite cheap. Good value for money.

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

    • Awesome. Close to London.

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

    • Many opportunities-never got bored.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2011

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