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Analytical Chemistry placement student Review

at GSK

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

Stevenage

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Analysing samples and reporting data to wider team. Making presentations about findings. Taking part in workshops and seminars. Helping out team if needed.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes I took on a project once familiar with it. Responsible for running and communicating with various teams. Given however much responsibility you want to take on.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Learned how to effectively format presentations. Developed project leadership, communication skills and team work. Built confidence.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Lots of support from various team members. Line manager was very busy but still happy to help where possible. Need to ask for help which is okay and someone is willing to help out.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Company culture is very friendly. Relaxed atmosphere in the office. During busy periods, employees will crack on with work.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Thoroughly enjoyed my experience as an industrial placement student. Learned a lot of new skills. Sometimes workload was low so had to find other things to get involved with.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at GSK
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to GSK
Be yourself and enjoy the opportunities you get given. Push yourself outside of your comfort zone.
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