industrial placement Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Excellent i was made to feel one of the team.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I was werlcomed and treated like a full employee missing some minor details like security.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My supervisor and line manager were always there if i needed any kind of assistance.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I never ran out of work to do.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I could help with the design of these drugs and was given tasks that anyone else would recieve.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Necessary skills both for my degree and future work.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Fun took place but if work was needed to be done it was done.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well set up for a smooth transition from not knowing much to being able to be left alone.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • i was given sufficient training and a couple of extra courses which i took part in.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Excellent.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There were weekly parties although stevenage is a bit of a rough area.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I lived in cambridge so it was very expensive however stevenage isn't too badly priced.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Moderate only a couple of clubs which weren't that great.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Gym on site meant you could do many different sport activities.

    3/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

South East

November 2010


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