Synthetic Organic Chemistry placement Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Challenging at the start as so many new things to learn, however as the months progressed I felt more settled and enjoyed the daily tasks/process of learning new skills.

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

    • My input was valued/appreciated during various meetings, and I really did feel like I was included in everything .

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

    • Always available for help/able to answer any questions/advise me on who could help if they couldn't.

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

    • There was always something to do, however I never felt overwhelmed.

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

    • Made compounds to the same degree as full time staff; was also able to provide suggestions/input during meetings.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Brilliant opportunity to work for a large company/as an industrial chemist. I am grateful for the chance to hone my practical skills and for opportunities to learn other skills such as report writing and presentation skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed atmoshpere in general, yet still hard working

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

    • Very well set up within the company, however the partner responsible for the management of wages/admin was not competent at all (Srg/Carlisle Staffing).

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

    • Opportunity to attend seminars/various training courses was always there

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Graduate recruitment in the area I wish to work in within the company is scare in the current climate, however I would love the chance to work with the organisation. Post PhD may present an opportunity to apply for jobs.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Just like being at university!

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

    • Proximity to London increased the cost of living!

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

    • A few (poor) nightclubs however lots of pubs, plus London never far away.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Various sports clubs around however I didnt join any

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry

South East

July 2012

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