Synthetic Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Above my expectation really

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

    • each and everyone's opinion really matters

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

    • My supervisor was always here whenever I needed help, always had time for me, was very patient and did not my answering my stupid questions

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

    • had enough work to do to keep busy during the day.

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

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

    • Learn you useful tricks to apply in the alb

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • everyone was friendly. there was music in the lab... fun to work

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

    • very well organised.... at the beginning of the placement we went to Bristol for an induction/workshop to refresh our practical skills and what a day of work at GSK would be. It was also a good opportunity to meet the other IPs

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

    • There were several opportunity offered to us to present in front of an audience or to organise events ie to take responsibilities.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • The job market is competitive...

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, everyone was friendly and we all got along fine

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

    • Being outside of London... it was relatively cheap

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

    • Alright I guess... But I didn't go out much

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

South East

August 2018

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