New Product Development, Functional Beverages Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Thrown in the deep end - great for confidence but not always enjoyable.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Felt as a respected member of the team. Given real projects to manage from R&D.

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

    • All the support needed through projects and PDP development. Friendly and approachable colleagues.

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

    • During times of heavy development I was very busy and often stayed late, but when projects are not in development stages I could catch up on PDP or training.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given real projects to manage from R&D. Real deadlines and launches under your control.

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

    • Many transferable skills learnt and knowledge of the field. Confidence, time management and prioritization were the best skills i developed.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Hot desking made working more social. Always cake and treats in the office!

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

    • Mostly fine, but not all occasions were set up for students.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Completed loads of online training, as well as attending presentations, away days and gained certificates.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Sole Ribena and Lucozade. Much remaining R&D is going to Singapore. Too many other students to compete with for them to guarantee you a job after university.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Regular work drinks with paid bar tabs, always out with other placement students. Great Xmas party.

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

    • Socialising was expensive in London but i lived at home which saved some costs.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Its London! Expensive but never ending.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Attended several conferences, training days, inspiration days etc. Probably out the office at least once a week or fortnight.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

London

June 2013

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