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Process Engineer and Analytics Industrial Placement Review

at GSK

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

Ware

Review Submitted: June 2022

Overall Rating

4.2 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4.3/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
First 6 months:
Supporting different campaigns by carrying out small scale practical work and reviewing data.
Carrying out technical cleaning documentation for new equipment introduced to site.
Last 6 months:
Working on a continuous manufacturing technology that is in the early development stages. Being responsible for gathering data, collecting samples and arranging sample shipment.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Given a large amount of responsibility from an early stage in my placement however support is always available if you are unsure on what you ae doing.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Everyday I work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, improving my communication and team work skills.
My presentation skills have developed and I have grown in confidence throughout the year.
Being part of the industrial placement committee has improved both my organisation and leadership skills when organising events.
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?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Constant support and guidance was available from my manager and colleagues when required. Everyone is happy to help develop your understanding.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
An inclusive and friendly atmosphere in the company.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement due to the variety of work I carried out throughout the year and the people I met/worked with.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at GSK
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to GSK
Be relaxed in the interview and be yourself - don't be afraid to ask questions.
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