Medical Affairs Associate Review

by MSD

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Great experience Exposed to different areas of the business Had so many opportunities to learn and push myself Everyone is willing to help you and answer your questions Friendly environment

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

    • Extremely, feel like part of the team and have full responsibility for your tasks

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

    • A lot of guidance Regular meetings with your manager to help you progress and ensure you are always kept busy And if there are any problems they are addressed

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

    • Some days were less busy but there was always something to do even if it was outside research on the job in hand.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, had the opportunity to carry out a project from start to finish and make decisions regarding the process. Even got to present my work to the organisation at the end.

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

    • They will assist me greatly in my degree. I have learnt a lot of information regarding my subject and understand the subject area I am in now with regards to the business side of it.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great fun, lovely team and a great positive attitude to the work in hand

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

    • Well organised, a dedicated team sort out all of the trips and events throughout the year

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

    • They invested a lot. Had a lot of training at the beginning and throughout the year

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Extremely appealing I would love to go back and will definitely be applying to graduate roles

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all got along very well and took the time to meet up outside work

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

    • NA as I was able to live and home and commute

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

    • NA as I lived at home and commuted to work

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

    • There are volunteering opportunities that are encouraged through the company to get involved in

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

September 2019

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