Organic Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a really fulfilling year in which I met loads of good people and learned valuable chemistry and life experience along the way.

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

    • I felt as though my opinions were valued and I really did feel like one of the team, in the end.

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

    • My supervisor was a great guy who always made sure that I was happy with what I was doing and that I never struggled alone.

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

    • I was busy but I like to be kept busy and any time it was a slow day I would always ask if anyone needed help with something. You're never going to be bored on placement.

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

    • I had responsibility over my own synthesis and I was able to chip in on group meetings but as is expected you aren't left to do what you want.

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

    • My placement year is the most valued part of my degree. I learned so much that I would never have learned in class and made chemistry really come together.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun and enthusiastic.

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

    • My supervisor was very aware of the other work I had to produce for uni and was very helpful in helping me schedule the work.

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

    • If there was a department you wanted to find out about or visit, it was easy to do so.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • The R&D side of things is very competitive and they don't hire as many organic chemists as they used to, so I'm not hopeful.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The friends I made on placement are great people and it was really sad when everyone went back to finish studying.

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

    • It was reasonable for south east England

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

    • Poor.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was Orange Day which is a day that you're paid by GSK to do charitable work. Apart from that though, there wasn't anything.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2014

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