Industrial Trainee Customer and Channel Marketing Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • There is an amazing atmosphere and working culture.

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

    • I was welcomed by my team and felt valued and though I fit in well.

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

    • Regular 1:1 meetings meant any issues were dealt with quickly and I was encouraged to push myself as much as I could.

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

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

    • A lot more than I expected, especially in such a regulated environment.

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

    • I feel as though I have a good base of skills in a niche market.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Focussed yet inclusive and everyone was willing to have a laugh and knew when to take things less seriously.

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

    • Very well organised, there was room for improvement with the onboarding process but the actual role itself was well established quickly even though it was new when I began.

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will leave to return to uni with glowing references although there are very few roles which open up within the company.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • The area is expensive, rent etc was a lot compared to student accommodation. The salary was reasonable to cover this though.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Unless you travel into London there is no nightlife.

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

    • Not much around, apart from those organised by the gym e.g. 5 a side football/bootcamp.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2013

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