Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really liked the synthesis of new compounds.

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

    • I feel like I am a full employee with responsibilities.

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

    • My supervisor was always here for any questions.

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

    • I used to work between 8:30 am and 5 pm and I had enough work but not too much.

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

    • I had the responsibility to synthesise new compounds.

    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 used the learning I had from University very often. Now I feel more confident about my work.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • We had a very good atmosphere in my lab.

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

    • Everything was good

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

    • I did many oral presentations and a scientific poster.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We used to have one activity for all the team per month which was very good to know everyone.

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

    • ~ £500 for the rent/month ~ £150 for the food/month For the extra activities it depends of what you do!

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

    • I don't know

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes the IP unit organised different event such as the Christmas party and the boat party

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

International

July 2018

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