Analytical Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

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

    • My supervisor demonstrated her appreciation by awarding me with global recognition cards as well as complimenting me in meetings

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

    • My supervisor gave guidance when I asked for it, but also allowed for me to explore opportunities on my own.

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

    • There were some days when I was incredibly busy and others when there was not always enough work for me, but most of the time it was a good balance on the wok load

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

    • I was allowed to be in charge of a portion of our project

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

    • It allowed for me to expand my skill set and knowledge further

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • I have been allowed to gain knowledge on different analytical techniques, which has really help set me up for the future

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I have already been offered an extension of my contract

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Fellow colleagues have been really supportive and engaged in many external events

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

    • Being nearer London always increases the prices, but for how easy it is to get into London, it’s not bad

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

    • There wasn’t particularly a nightlife scene, it had to be searched out

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

    • My department did a lot of things to build up the resilience of the teams

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

East of England

August 2018

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