Industrial Placement Student - Biopharm R&D Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Brilliant experience and good fun

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

    • Easy to integrate with the large number of students as well as the full time staff. Didnt really feel like a student whilst there, more like a full time member of staff

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

    • Perfect balance between supervision and being able to think for myself

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

    • a bit quiet at the beginning as to be expected but other than that a good level of work

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

    • Responsibility increased over the year, I felt like the work I was doing was important and valued

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

    • unbeatable lab experience and experience into an industrial lab

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • relaxes and friendly

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

    • well organised, familiarisation day before starting was particularly helpful

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

    • some training throughout the year, particularly at the start, good team building days.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • would definitely consider it if there were jobs available

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • about 100 students so there was always something going on

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

    • fairly average!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • A bit limited, some good pubs in the old town though

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

    • good sports facilities and opportunities

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical, Science

South East

November 2011

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