Industrial trainee Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • I did so many different things that i would never of had the chance to do otherwise.

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

    • Certain people saw me as cheap labour. But some had confidence in me.

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

    • They were always very helpful and alway said their are no silly questions you can ask.

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

    • In one department i had quiet day. Wheras in another department i would be on my feet all day.

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

    • I was a large part of an multinational project.

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

    • You gain alot of experience in your field which you would never have the chance top do otherwise.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friends with eachother. Their was alot of banter.

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

    • At first it was goo. But due to the company changing its workforce i was moved to another area which i had less experience and knowledge in.

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

    • I was tought to use advanced computer programmes. All of which are in large use elsewhere, this is a valuable transferable skill.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • they are downsizing

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • We never stopped hanging out

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • A full salary of a person living and working in the area would not strugle.

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

    • 1 club

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

    • Mostly sports. There were a few music festivals.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2011

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