Industrial Placement Student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It has been very challenging, but enjoyable and I have learned so much!

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

    • Colleagues seemed to appreciate and seek my opinion on projects, and were very kind and welcoming.

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

    • There is an excellent support network, with everybody very willing to help.

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

    • Work days varied a lot - some would be extremely busy, whilst during others I would struggle to keep myself occupied.

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

    • I had complete responsibility to make decisions which steered the direction of my project.

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

    • The skills I have learned will be invaluable in my future career plans.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My office were very friendly and helped me to feel settled almost immediately.

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

    • We had group induction training, which worked really well.

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

    • We were treated with the same level of resource as a permanent member of staff could expect.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I would seek a job with GSK in the future, if I could find a subject area to suit me.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a lot of placement students in the area, so the social life was always lively.

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

    • It was pretty much what I expected for this area of the country - it was affordable.

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

    • Stevenage is not the biggest party town, but there are things to do in the surrounding areas.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were plenty of charity events to get involved with.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

May 2015

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