Communications Executive Review

by ViiV Healthcare

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I very much enjoyed this placement year, working in a pharma company in communications was extremely eye opening and interesting as a first job.

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

    • The communications team is quite small and close as we all have to work together to achieve our goals. I feel liek a valued member of teh team and feel respected as well.

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

    • My managers and colleagues have been absolutely amazing in supporting my personal development and helping me interate into the company.

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

    • I always have something to do, and the work is always valuable and engaging.

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

    • I have actaully been given quite a lot of responsibility, updating the external and internal websites, sending out newsletters and setting up events.

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

    • The skills and insights i have acquired on this placement will be invaluable for my future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It is a buzzing atmosphere, with lots going on amongst all the different departments. Always friendly, helpful and engaging.

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

    • Very well organised. My role was clearly defined within my department and i set to work almost instantly.

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

    • I was very well invested in; going on external business trips, tarining sessions, being nominated for the garduate scheme.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, i would welcome the opportunity to come back.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there was. Lots of different social activities and events were organised throughout the year.

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

    • I lived in Brentford, where the office was located, and even though it is located in London, i still had enough to go out and enjoy it!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There was none. But clubs are close by!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there were: gym, 5-a-side football, badmington, etc anything and everything in London.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2015

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