Marketing undergraduate Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • throughout the year i did enjoy my placement however i felt somepoints were very unsrtucutred especially at the start

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

    • I was included by my colleagues and not treated differently as an undergraduate

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • there is always support available and everyone is so willing to lend a hand if you ask for it.

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

    • it differed from day to day howeveer overall i had my own tasks and responisibility

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • as my confidence grew i was given great responsibility and towards the end was independant of my own set of products and tasks

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

    • i have recieved great training and it is available for all who wish to take part. there was training that was business specific as well basic skill such as powerpoint and office training fori productivity

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • a very positive office with a great sence of community and teamwork

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • although the placement scheme didnt feel organised it did allow me to get a true expereince as a pfizer colleague experiencing the highs and the lows and being a true team member reacting to change and being expected to do so proactivly

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • i went out of my way to develop myself on placement which pfizer made very easy. loads of training provided as well as volenteering opportunity

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • there is always an oppertunity to develop and progress in this organisation and several people around to help you acheive personal and work goals

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • the undergradautes this year were very socialble we met up most weekends and always sat with eachother at lunch, great social scene.

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

    • lots of great places to socialise around the areas of living however it is near london so the pricing isnt cheap!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not a great night life around the area howvever you are near great trasport links and london

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

    • Always an opportunity to join things out of work, with or without colleagues

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2018

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