Development Scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Had the most fantastic year ever and I am so thankful to GSK for giving me this oppourtunity!

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

    • I wasn't left out and my opinion was valued when making key decisions in the team.

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

    • My project supervisors were amazing, so supportive but I felt my manager could have taken a more active role in my project.

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

    • 2/3 full with daily tasks, 1/3 for writing up/project work/meetings

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

    • Responsible for my project

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

    • This has increased my employability after my degree by 100% as everyone is looking for work experience now to set them apart from the crowd.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is really nice to each other and very supportive.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • We didn't even get told we were contractors and working for SRG!!!!!!!!! We all assumed we were working for GSK.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • As we were contractors we did not have personal development programmes.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Can be fast tracked through the grad scheme but the criteria is really hard!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Active social life with both placement students and team members.

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

    • More expensive as GSK Worthing is along the south coast

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

    • Brighton = amazing!

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

    • Sports clubs catered more towards males - cricket,football etc

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

South East

June 2012

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