DMPK Scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Gained invaluable practical skills while on placement at gsk which will help my analytical skills in the future

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

    • Very good group of people I worked with in DMPK at Stevenage, always had a good time at work.

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

    • Managers and Supervisor always made sure I was doing good from day 1 they made sure I had enough money, had a house etc.

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

    • Sometimes very busy and other times you did struggle to find something to do

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • was responsible for planning my own workload, creating reports and giving presentations on my work. Would maybe have liked a little bit more chance to plan studies.

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

    • Definetely skills which will help with my degree and beyond in my career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always having a good joke with each other.

    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?

    • Allow you to go and experience different departments, attend lectures.

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

    • Flexi Time

    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?

    • Graduate recruitment scheme is a possibility and fast track in this process is available. No R&D graduate roles advertised though.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Cost of going out was as at home really so can't complain. Rental prices are quite high and I would recommend multiple sharing in a house to keep costs down.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't get much experience of the nightlife.

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

    • I take part in a number of activities during the week including Thai Boxing.

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Science

London

June 2012

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