Industiral Placement Student / Synthetic Medicinal Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed the placement and learnt a lot.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Brilliant team who made me feel welcome. My work also contributed to the team as much as anyone else’s.

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

    • Brilliant supervisor who was there any time I need to ask a question. I could also ask anyone else in the team and department for help if I needed it.

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

    • Usually had a large, but manageable work load which kept me busy. Always work to do. Only in the first few weeks was it a little bit slow because I was getting used to working there.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was responsible for synthesising the compounds I was asked to do. I didn’t hold any responsibility which I felt I couldn’t handle.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I developed many skills, particularly in the lab. I also improved in my presentation giving skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Most people were good fun, although everyone was there to work. There was a good balance.

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

    • The placement was extremely well organised. The company put on lecture/trips for the placement students to enhance our overall experience. We were also asked out opinions on new initiatives.

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

    • My supervisor/team were the people who helped me develop, rather than the company itself.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • GSK are not employing graduates. Potential employees will need a PhD and probably a post-doctorate.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made excellent friends during my placement. Something social happened every weekend.

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

    • Reasonable. Although any trips into London were obviously expensive.

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

    • Poor nightlife. But great fellow placement students which meant you could have a good time.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I got involved in 1 or 2 regualr activites outside of work. There were not many options other than the gym.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

November 2011

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