Drug Safety Scientist Review

by Johnson & Johnson

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Varied on a daily basis.

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

    • Worked in a great team, who valued my input and ideas.

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

    • My supervisor and manager always ensured I was ok and we had specific meetings to discuss my progress and work load.

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

    • I was occupied every day, work load cannot be predicted in this job but its not unrealistic to get it all done in one day !

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

    • I had specific areas which I was in charge of and found that higher staff were coming to me for help in these areas !!

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

    • Not particularly relevant for my final year but has given me alot of experience and help in deciding what I want to do as a career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Loads of banter, as worked with a young team. Also spent alot of time with the other students.

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

    • Very well organised, the year ran smoothly.

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

    • Lots of internal training in general areas and also specific to my job. No external training.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good company to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Just like being at uni but with 9-5 job in the day !

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

    • Rent is the same as I pay at uni.

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

    • Average in High wycombe, but osurrounding areas like oxford, windsor, reading, london have alot to offer.

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

    • Speka to staff in the company if you have a particular hobby. They tend to know the area well and can reccomend places.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

Scotland

February 2008

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