Organic Synthesis - Chemistry Review

by GSK

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • An excellent year-long experience.

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

    • Felt like a full member of the team at all times

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

    • Absolutely and whenever necessary. Everyone very helpful/accommodating.

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

    • Lots of work to do every day - learning to prioritise is important.

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

    • Plenty of opportunities to manage own work and some supervision opportunities with work placement students etc.

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

    • Being in the lab all day/every day = lots of practice and skills development, whether you want to continue in pharma or not.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • always music on

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

    • excellent arrangement by the company. A seamless operation.

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

    • Huge opportunities offered and available for those who take them!

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not necessarily a lot available in big pharma in the future, at least in R&D, but things could change.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • A good crowd (100 - 200), so generally always something on.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Stevenage is pretty cheap...

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Stevenage is somewhat dire.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • In general, yes - always something going on.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

South East

June 2012

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