Computational Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The work was really enjoyable and interesting.

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

    • Colleagues appreciated my skills and were eager to work with me, however sometimes I felt like my colleagues do not really have a clear idea of where to apply my knowledge.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Supervision and management was done really well. Placement supervisor was helpful at all times.

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

    • Quite busy

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

    • More than expected, was involved in decision-making.

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

    • A lot!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Positive, but sometimes wish I could work on m own to concentrate better.

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

    • It was well organised.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company spent a lot of resources to train me and I was given a chance to go to scientific seminars and symposiums.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Considering.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was OK.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Relatively cheap. £300 for rent.

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

    • Stevenage is not the place you want to go out but London is 25 minutes away!

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

    • I did not get involved in many things and did not pay attention to that, so hard to say.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

East of England

October 2014

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