IP student in organic chemistry Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The placement was really nice, I learnt a lot of things, I had a lot of autonomy and the atmosphere was relaxed.

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

    • All my colleagues were very nice to me, and we had nice pub lunches sometimes.

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

    • Every time I had a problem or a question my supervisor or another one was here to help me.

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

    • I was busy most of the time, almost never bored. I just have been a little been bored sometimes but it's because of the nature of the work I did.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had quite a lot of responsibilites as I had to deliver important molecules with had to be very pure for animal dosing.

    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 never learnt so much in one year before and as I am doing a degree in chemistry, it's perfect.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very nice, very relaxed, always music, no worries to ask for something.

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

    • Quite well organised with a training at Bristol at the beginning of the year, and some lectures for the placement students.

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

    • I learnt to work in a team and to do presentations in front of people.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to get a job there but the places are very rare...

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes the social scene was well developed.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The rents were expensive so househaring is necessary. Except that it was fine.

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

    • Only one club, not a very good one. Quite a lot of pubs but which all look the same.

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

    • Not really.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2012

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