IP Placement Student Medicinal Chemistry Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Working here ws an enjoyable experience, learning new skills and making new friendships with fellow IP's.

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

    • Felt like I added value to the team, and the work I did was appreciated.

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

    • My supervisor was fantastic, and gave me encouragement or support when needed.

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

    • As with all jobs there are times when you are busy or bored, but overall a good balance.

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

    • My responsinbilities increased throughout the year.

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

    • Have learnt a lot of life skills which will be applicable to any career I choose to go into, as well as skills which will assist me in my final year of university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • At some points the group was stressed, however over the course of the year I would say that the atmosphere was good.

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

    • The company hosts hundreds of IPs every year so are well practised and very slick!

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

    • Had a lot of personal development, and opportunities for more if you so wish.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Due to the economic situation the company is not hiring in the area I have done my placement in. However there are some opportunities in other areas such as sales etc.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene, not as good as being a student but a great compromise.

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

    • Quite expensive compared to university life! But you do you have a pay packet to make up for that!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not that far from London, but the place it self was awful!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I play rugby, so got involved with the local club.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

June 2013

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