EpiNova IP Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Overall, a really great experience, motivated me to study further and pursue a career in academia/pharmaceuticals.

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

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

    • Couldn't haver asked for a better supervisor - she helped me with both scientific questions, career and future plans and general questions regarding living in UK (I'm from EU mainland).

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

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

    • I got to work on a novel research project.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • First 2 months was learning and attending various training seminars focused on labwork, scientific writing, safety etc. Also, throughout the year I had opportunities to attend various lectures and seminars on the latest scientific research data.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The employment prospects are great, however for a biologist, a core requirement is often a PhD degree.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Team pub lunches, birthday celebrations and team building events.

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

    • 600-750 pounds/month.

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

    • Not interested in nightlife much myself, however London was just 25minutes away by train and the trains ran all night, so whoever wanted to go out, could do so easily.

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

    • Stevenage is a small town, however if an individual wanted, I believe yes. Some of my coworkers volunteered for charity, other sang in a choir.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Science

South East

November 2011

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