Analytical Chemist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Excellent company to work for, the placement itself was a little different to what i thought it would be.

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

    • Genuinely appreciated as a colleague and friend.

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

    • Any issues i had were dealt with upon me bringing them to light.

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

    • Very busy, my group were understaffed and hence a lot of work was required.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had numerous days where i was running my office. This is both good and bad.

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

    • The skills i have learnt won't massively help my degree as my placement is not directly related but as for developing myself as an employable asset, invaluable experience.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A good ballance between work and play.

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

    • Due to the busy nature of the office the placement was as organised as it could be.

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

    • Heavily developed my skills and abilities.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I have applied for a graduatte scheme but these are very competitive!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was only me and one other placement student in my office, so not as lively as i would have liked.

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

    • Quite expensive and slough is not very asthetically pleasing.

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

    • I never ventured out into slough, i tried reading as this was the city of the other placement student but that was it.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Only if we organised them.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Consumer Products/FMCG

London

June 2012

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