Placement student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was great placement and very enjoyable.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt like was just another member of the team, never just the student.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My supervisor was always on hand to support me when I needed and to support my progress though regular catch up meetings.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • My placement was great, you're doing a real job and learn how to divide your time between many different tasks.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • You get to work on real projects, often as the lead member from your function.

    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 have learnt many skills which not only will be useful for completing my degree but also in the workplace after.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • My office was a friendly environment.

    4/5

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

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • GSK allowed me to attend offsite conferences to expand my knowledge. I also had regular development review meetings with my line manager to ensure I was getting the best out of my placement.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • It would be great to go back after uni!

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was a great group of students within my department which made the year even better.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • As the placement was in London, travel and living costs are expensive.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Central London is just a short train ride away

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There are always things going on.

    3/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2012


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