New Product Research Scientist Review
by GSK
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
3.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
very diverse, always great fun
treated me like a valued member of the team
were always there if I needed help, but were always very trusting and encouraged me to get on with things myself
as all jobs, went through hectic and busy periods, but generally was a very good balace
was given the trust to run my own projects, but also involved in other colleagues' work to help out when needed
great skill set, and also met some great people. opened up many opportunities for me.
The Company
very friendly atmosphere
GSK ran the recruitment and induction process very smoothly
loads of opportunites for further training
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
opportunity to apply for fast track applicaton for grad schemes at the end of my placement. also secured a second placement with them in a different department for the summer
The Culture
in a group of 8 students in my office, as well as another 100 within the building, so always loads of things to get involved with
outskirts of london, so not as bad as the centre, but most socialising was done in the city so still expensive. worth it though!
very little around where the office is, but only 20 mins on the tube to Covent Garden, so not difficult to get to decent clubs/bars
lots of possibilities
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Marketing, Product Design
London
June 2012
