GCO UK Training Industrial Trainee Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Absolutely loved it, have learnt so much. Great opportunity to experience a matrix organisation.

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

    • I was welcomed into the team from day 1 and was always made to feel like an actived and valued team member.

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

    • My manager was amazing, he was always interested and involved in my work, as well as being supportive and accomodating to my development

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

    • I had times where I have been extremely busy (probably because I took on too much) but also times (especially in the first few months) where I have felt that I could have taken on more.

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

    • A reasonable amount, I was lucky enough to run some of my own training courses and have the responsibility of that.

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

    • Absolutely learnt skills for life and have had great opportunties to attend training courses and develop new and different skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lovely atmosphere in the office when people in, however Friday's are very empty and quiet

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

    • As I was the first placement student for this department there was a bit of ambiguity as to how my role was going to form, But fantasitc manager and team meant that I fitted in seamlessly.

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

    • Pfizer were great at offering additional training and support to the Industrial Trainees, as well as volunteering and shadowing opportunities.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would love to work for this company again and am 100% going to apply for their graduate scheme I am also aware of other potential routes into the company if I am unsuccessful at the graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were all invited to a facebook group and organised some events through there

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

    • Reasonably expensive area but not too different from Univeristy life in Bath

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

    • Reasonably near to London

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

    • Multiple volunteering activities avaliable

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Education/Teaching, Human Resources

South East

June 2017

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