Process Engineer and Analytics Industrial Placement Review

by GSK

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Rating

4.2/5
  • Skills
    4.3
  • Responsibilities
    4.0
  • Support & Guidance
    4.5
  • Culture
    4.3
  • Your Impressions
    4.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

    • First 6 months: Supporting different campaigns by carrying out small scale practical work and reviewing data. Carrying out technical cleaning documentation for new equipment introduced to site. Last 6 months: Working on a continuous manufacturing technology that is in the early development stages. Being responsible for gathering data, collecting samples and arranging sample shipment.

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

    • Everyday I work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, improving my communication and team work skills. My presentation skills have developed and I have grown in confidence throughout the year. Being part of the industrial placement committee has improved both my organisation and leadership skills when organising events.

  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

    • 4/5
  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

    • 4/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

    • Given a large amount of responsibility from an early stage in my placement however support is always available if you are unsure on what you ae doing.

  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

    • 4/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

    • Constant support and guidance was available from my manager and colleagues when required. Everyone is happy to help develop your understanding.

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

    • 4/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • An inclusive and friendly atmosphere in the company.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the social opportunities?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

    • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement due to the variety of work I carried out throughout the year and the people I met/worked with.

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

    • 4/5
  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations

    • 4/5
  • Please rate the future employment prospects at GSK

    • 4/5
  • 7. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to GSK

    • Be relaxed in the interview and be yourself - don't be afraid to ask questions.

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

South East

June 2022

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