Analytical Chemist Review
by GSK
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.8
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The Company
3.4
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The Culture
2.3
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Excellent company to work for, the placement itself was a little different to what i thought it would be.
Genuinely appreciated as a colleague and friend.
Any issues i had were dealt with upon me bringing them to light.
Very busy, my group were understaffed and hence a lot of work was required.
I had numerous days where i was running my office. This is both good and bad.
The skills i have learnt won't massively help my degree as my placement is not directly related but as for developing myself as an employable asset, invaluable experience.
The Company
A good ballance between work and play.
Due to the busy nature of the office the placement was as organised as it could be.
Heavily developed my skills and abilities.
Flexi Time
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
I have applied for a graduatte scheme but these are very competitive!
The Culture
There was only me and one other placement student in my office, so not as lively as i would have liked.
Quite expensive and slough is not very asthetically pleasing.
I never ventured out into slough, i tried reading as this was the city of the other placement student but that was it.
Only if we organised them.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Chemistry, Consumer Products/FMCG
London
June 2012
