Student medicinal chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Great oppurtunity to enhance my knowledge, and the company were very considerate and helpful towards my learning.

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

    • Many of the staff made good efforts to get to know you. Also various social events helped everyone to get along.

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

    • Great help. Especially towards my university work (Eg: report and presentations). Also in work - a good structure and set up allowed efficient, yet calm work load.

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

    • At times, a lot of work might be present, but it was never forced upon you. You were set reasonable work loads and were given the chance to pick up more if you were able to, and so it was a perfect balance assuming you could manage yourself!

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

    • I was given plenty of independance during my placement and hence my own responsibilities - however - it is not the kind of placement that allowed you to 'run the show' as responibilities were fed down to you from the appropriate members of staff.

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

    • Both skills for life, and skills for my degree specialism (chemistry). It was a fantastic insight into work life - and also chemistry work. I have gained a good set of skills which will assist me in my future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • GSK had a large group of student placements and hence there were plenty of people in a similar situation to me. This meant the work atmosphere was generally good and easy to get along with.

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

    • Very well. The company has a good structure and set up for students. You are always kept engaged.

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

    • The company invested a lot of time towards making sure we were sufficiently trained to work for 1 year with them. Also, they gave me great development chances towards my university work.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Unfortunately - the current economic climate means that jobs are not greatly abundant

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • As plenty of other students were working at the site, social events were abundant!

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

    • The area was fairly cheap and socialising was not an issue.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • In the area, it was poor. But a simple 20min train into london meant the possibilities were endless.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not many.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2011

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