IP student (Medicinal Chemistry) Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the year greatly, but was looking forward to returning to uni at the end (not a bad thing).

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

    • IP students are treated the same as permanent staff, so this was not an issue.

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

    • My supervisor and other staff were generally very helpful. If any advice was required there was always someone to ask.

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

    • Was very occasionally too busy, or had little to do. Good time management skills will be important.

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

    • The degree of responsibility was not the same as that of permanent staff with more experience (obviously), but input was welcomed and I was free do my own research and carry out the reactions I thought would allow the target compounds to be produced.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Skills developed (both practical chemistry and analytical) will be very useful. Experience in lab environment also is likely to

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • At the moment job prospects in chemistry in general (or any other field) are not looking good.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • With around 100 IP students

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

    • 3/5
  • 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?

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Information Technology

South East

July 2012

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