Internship in Pharmaceutical Research Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The placement brought me a lot.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I do not really know what my colleagues thought of me.

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

    • My manager was always available for questions and help.

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

    • It depended on the days. Sometimes I got only one reaction to set up.

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

    • I had not so much responsibilities because my supervisor gave me the details of everything I had to do.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I developped team spirit, a nearly fluent english.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really nice, the tea times were great.

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

    • we were kept in touch very early before the placement.

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

    • We had some trainings.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • The salary was quite attractive and the conditions of work also.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of students went out during the week for a drink.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The best way of life was to share a house with other students. The city was not a big one but there were pubs, restaurants.

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

    • I do not really know.

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

    • Lots of charities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Science

London

June 2012

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