Computational Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Great team and great experience, did lots of worth wile work and felt that I was challenged but supported throughout

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

    • Close team, very professional. I felt valued as the work I was doing was being used by them almost daily which was a great experience for me

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

    • great support, help was always there when I needed it. I got to work very individually on projects that interested me and the support was there for me if I ever needed it

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

    • Always had work I could be getting on with, but not too rushed in the day to day routine, which was great

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility working on applications used worldwide in GSK

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

    • Lots of new skills learned and academic skills boosted. I can see my final year at university being much easier now

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally quite dull, I was the only student in my department which wasn't great but lots of chances to do fun activities

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

    • quite organised, there were projects for me to work on but it was not as structure as some other placements

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not a great investment in my future but I have learned many other skills myself on the job which will be valuable

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Good the graduate scheme is great

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of us got along well and went out together

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • free clubs on many nights and reasonable drink prices

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

    • Pretty lively

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

    • Many! from charity work to sports

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2012

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