Pfizer Consulting and Execution Industrial Trainee Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I had a great experience on my placement with great exposure to senior clients. I was treated like a permanent member of staff and full involved with all business projects.

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

    • My colleagues valued my expertise throughout the placement, wanting to learn from me while I also learn from their knowledge and experience. I did not feel as valued by the international team and sometimes it was difficult to have valued involvement within meetings.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager provided consistent support, I had Bi-weekly 1-1 meetings along with weekly team meetings. My managers door was always open.

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

    • It varied dramatically throughout the year. Sometimes I worked at %110 and others at %10. This was just the nature of the team I worked in.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given large responsibility throughout my placement. Certain projects involved working with global senior clients in which I led meetings and tasks.

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

    • My placement has developed skills that I will continue to use throughout my degree and work life. I have been given real world experience of what it is like to work in a blue chip company. I was provided with a range of training both mandatory and optional.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was fairly relaxed, a quiet office environment.

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

    • The setup was well organised but I had little idea as to what my role consisted of when first arriving.

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

    • The company invested in my development consistently throughout my placement. I was able to request extra training if need be.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    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?

    • The future employment prospects straight from university seem scarce. The job role requirements for entry level roles within my team mean that I would need three years plus management experience. I would like to return to the company but hoped this would be possible straight from university.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social scene was limited. I commuted to the office from a considerable distance.

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

    • N/A

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

    • N/A

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

    • There were voluntary opportunities along with occasional social events.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Management Consulting

South East

June 2016

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