Medicinal chemistry Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • This was a great experience and a great value to my knowledge.

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

    • It was a friendly atmosphere.

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

    • There was always someone to explain what was difficult.

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

    • Days were either quite full or quite empty...

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had a few responsabilities.

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

    • It added a lot of value to my knowledge and I think it is going to last me for a long time.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly atmosphere.

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

    • The overall internship was really nicely planned.

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

    • The company invested quite a lot in terms of personnal development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Don't really know, it is still something to see...

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social scene.

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

    • Easy socialising and living.

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

    • Good stuff around.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A lot of opportunities to be caught

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North East

June 2012

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