Industrial Trainee Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Excellent Experience

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

    • I was leading colleagues aswell as recieving graduate & career advice

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

    • Excellent guidance - room to express my thoughts and lead projects but also felt confident to ask for help

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

    • Felt like I had made significant contributions every day I was there but had time to meet colleagues for lunch etc

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

    • A huge amount which lead me to learn much more than I ever could have anticipated

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

    • Amazing experience and would highly recommend a placement to anyone who has the opportunity

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A great atmosphere and great people to work with on a daily basis

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

    • It was a great set up which allowed me to take control of my placement and lead significant projects whilst having a core experience under pinning the learnings

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

    • They sent me on offsite training aswell as putting me through industry qualifications which will be useful in all careers I pursue.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    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?

    • I left on a very positive note with the company and I hope to return at somepoint in my career.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was around 15 interns in the whole office which seems small compared to others was actually perfect as it really enhanced the professional experience.

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

    • Surrey wasn't to expensive and there are some nice areas and great connections to London

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

    • We mainly waited for weekends to go to London which was a very easy journey and had great nights out

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

    • A lot of social clubs and sports activities at lunchtime and after work

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science, Business Management, Information Technology, Legal/Law, Logistics and Operations, Management Consulting, Pharmaceutical

South East

September 2012

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