Computational Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the whole experience of developing my skills in computer programming and biological chemistry and making new friends and meeting new people.

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

    • Sometimes I felt like I was interupting them too much earlier on in the placement

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • could be a little boring at times

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

    • They new generally what they wanted me to accomplish.

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

    • Very small general training with others. Nothing at all specific to my placement.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Both my supervisors were slightly conflicting when I asked about possible references and a job after the placement.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • If you want there to be there is...everyone regularly sees each other at lunch and if you want to organise trips or plans with others its up to you to do so.

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

    • Accomodation was very cheap (£250 per person incl bills) socialising was more expensive than Wales but normal for England and cheaper than London.

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

    • If you wanted lots of clubs it was not the place for you. I think there was 2 clubs but there were a few pubs and I am happy as long as there is places to go and play pool in pub. So for me it was fine but lots of friends complained.

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

    • Only with friends going to pub quiz etc. Not much variety of clubs (in terms of activity clubs)

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

November 2011

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