Organic Synthetic Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my placement at GSK

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

    • I always have a good laugh with my colleagues and they look after me like a family would

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

    • My manager and supervisor were always happy to help me with any problems I had

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

    • I always had things to do

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

    • I was responsible for myself and what I did on a daily basis which I liked

    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 have learned so much this year which I will be able to use in future jobs

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Always laughter and music and chatting

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

    • It was really well organised, which made it very stress free at the beginning

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

    • I had lots of training courses and learned a lot of new skills

    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?

    • They are alright, I hope this placement will help me get a job here in the future

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, lots of the students meet up on a regular basis outside of work

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

    • Living is fairly cheap and socialising is quite cheap as well

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

    • It is okay. There are 2 clubs but I probably wouldnt go to them unless there was nothing else to do

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is a really good gym and swimming pool and london isnt too far so good overall

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2015

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