Synthetic Medicinal Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed coming to work every single day. It was really easy to get up in the mornings.

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

    • I was performing work that was essential to the team.

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

    • Any time I needed any help, multiple people were always available.

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

    • I always had things to do and was given the freedom to manage my time myself.

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

    • After the initial induction period I defined what I did each day.

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

    • I learned many lab, organisational and interpersonal skills which will stay with me forever.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was extremely friendly and sociable.

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

    • The company obviously have a lot of experience in bringing placement students through the system.

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

    • There were always training courses available to further my ability.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amazing, I have made some the best, most like-minded friends I will ever have.

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

    • Fairly cheap, except for Chicago's.

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

    • 20 minutes from London? Can't complain.

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

    • Lots of opportunities including sports activities and trips.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Pharmaceutical

East of England

June 2013

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