Finance Undergraduate Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Started with no previous work experience and had an invaluable year of learning and adding value to the team.

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

    • Our colleagues always valued us to the level they value a Finance Analyst and we were given the same level of responsibility as a Finance Analyst.

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

    • Very supportive line manager, senior manager, team lead and mentor. Supported me to achieve all my placement year goals including support to obtain the Yellow Belt Certification on Process Improvement.

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

    • A finance job always entails certain busy periods and relaxed periods. During busy periods it was a lot of hard work, however during relatively less busy periods I worked on my personal development such as involving my self in projects.

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

    • Almost as a Finance Analyst.

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

    • My MS Excel skills improved to an unimaginable level. Learn the use of SAP, Essbase and many other systems. SAP usage would help me in my final year SAP module.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very energizing team and there are many social activities throughout the year.

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

    • Very well organized.

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

    • Yellow Belt Traning was the main T&D investment

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • With the new Finance Hub launching this Autumn, the prospects are promising.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, colleagues did meet

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

    • living was around 800 GBP

    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?

    • Not many

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2018

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