Synthetic Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Exciting, advanced chemistry experiments in well equipped labs

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

    • Felt part of the team, as a contributing member.

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

    • My direct supervisor has given me devoted attention all year, and other supervisors and bosses always have time for advice and help

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

    • very occasionally too busy or too quiet

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

    • Given plenty freedom over planning and carrying out experiments.

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

    • Easily tranferrable to practical project work next year. Additional presentation opportunities, lessons and workshops have helped develope skills to use in company and interview environments

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed, open and lively atmosphere. Music in lab and encouraged communication gave a motivated working mood

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

    • with over 100 IP students, various levels of events were arranged throughout placement. Always well informed of information by email or directly through supervisor

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

    • Mentioned earlier, various workshops, lectures available weekly to students. Supervisors continual invested interest in developement

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There have been a few job opportunites, but not guarenteed.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The large number, and likeminded individuals from all nationalities. Close proximity to london made for good nights out!

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

    • Great rent price for house. bars more expensive than cheap prices im used to at uni but very comfortable living as i recieved payment from placement

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

    • A bit cringey locally, but close to london so that made up for it! also many house parties because of large IP number

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

    • Charity events, social dinners, sports teams, etc.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical, Science

London

June 2012

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