IP student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • This placement exposed me to many different therapeutic areas and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to learn lots of different techniques. There is also a strong social aspect as the company employs lots of students so you don't feel isolated.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • The employees treat you as an equal and listen to your ideas. There is a nice office environment where you are able to feel welcome.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • They go above and beyond with supporting you in terms of assessing your university work and giving constructive feedback when you need to do presentations.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • You work a routine 9-5 job however this is flexible as long as you do the work provided. If you feel like you have extra time you are easily able to make opportunities for yourself to be exposed to new skills within the whole company.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Depending on the project, you are given your own set of work to manage and schedule to your own pace. It is your responsibility to deliver or explain any hold-ups, but you will still have the support and guidance from you supervisor so it is not solely your responsibility.

    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 have learnt many skills which will help me in a scientific career through-out my life. It is a lot more in-depth laboratory work than previously exposed to at university, making this an attractive year to place on your CV

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The overall office atmosphere is very much work-related however there is conversation and general comfortable chit-chat throughout the day.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • You have lots of support as a placement student to ensure your both integrated within the department and the team. There a specialised IP student team on by to help with any queries

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • This company allows for you to explore other avenues and as an IP student the basis of your project is to help you in your own personal development in an area you are interested in.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan

    5/5

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

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There are many placement students at the GSK Stevenage site (>200) there are frequent events organised within the company and amongst yourselves. The is a dedicated IP unite team which bring IP students together.

    5/5

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

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • 2/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • With the close proximity to London there is ample opportunity to discover new interests and get involve with interesting activities.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

London

July 2018


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