Synthetic Organic Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time working at GSK, there was a great team spirit and I was glad to realise I would actually spend nearly all of my time in the lab working on my own targets.

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

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

    • This was really good. There was plenty of time given to write my report for university and my whole team were eager to help with this. I experienced a site closure, and there was good support in place for transferring the students.

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

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

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

    • I learnt so much, lots of chemistry but I think I value the transferrable skills like presentation skills and working in a team, and just being in a professional environment. These things you cannot get from staying at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were busy and got on with the job, but coffee breaks were regular and always a laugh!

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

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

    • They taught me enoug to carry out my role and being value to the projects I worked on. I could enrole for additional courses if I desired.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Purely based on the fact that my first department were all made redundant during my placement, I do not see a career with GSK in my future.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone got on really well, there were students from France and India which brought an interesting international dynamic. 10 of us have just had a reunion and spent a weekend together.

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

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

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

East of England

November 2010

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