Medicinal Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • The work was stimulating and really interesting. It was easy to stay motivated to come into work.

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

    • I felt like a valued memeber of a small team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisor was outstandind, from helping with the day to day task to preparing me for my formal presentastion and end of year report.

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

    • There was always lab work to do! never a quiet time in the office.

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

    • I was left to synthesise my own targets to a deadline. But it was always easy to ask for help and advice.

    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 placement was valuable work experience. It really improved my communication ande teamwork skills which should make applying for any job much easier.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a good working atmosphere with music on in lab but a bit quiet.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • GSK handled 120 interns on site and everything was organised without a slip

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

    • They actively encouraged presentation skill. They also paid for 1 week of intensive training at Bristol University as well as other money into health and safety training.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to work for them but opportunities are scarce.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • With 120 other interns there was a great social scene

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

    • Cheaper and better value than university

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

    • Stevenage night life was limited but with so many interns it did not matter!

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

    • I joined the hockey team as along with some other interns

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

November 2011

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