organic synthesis student Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • extremely enjoyable year, difficult to be away from friends and family but over all worth doing a placement at GSK.

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

    • options were listened to even though we were students and didnt have as much chemistry knowledge. treated like a full time regular member of staff as we carried out the same work.

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

    • supervisors were very helpful and so was the rest of the lab, always someone there to ask questions.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • varied, if there was deadlines approaching them very busy. other times i had lots of time when waiting on senior staff making decisions on projects. this varies between students too.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • responsible for reaching your own targets on time.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • helpful for final year project. hopefully having work experience will show its use when applying for jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • good atmosphere.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • very organised. they do it every year so know what to do/how to treat you.

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

    • trained on everything needed. can be sent to seminars on organic chem if you want.

    4/5
  • 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

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • no graduate intake.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • often nights out planned. around 50 students (30 chemistry and 20 biology)

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • £350 each in a 2 bedroom house in the centre of stevenage. stevenage is a horrible location to live in. little to do expect go to London/Cambridge every weekend

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • chicagos, jumping jakc and liquid and a selection of shit overpriced pubs that all shut at 12 and are full of tramps

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

    • gym, sports clubs.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

South East

November 2010

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