Industrial Trainee as a Chemical engineer Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting and impactful Work proposed.

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

    • consideration as a engineer not just a trainee. Very helpful colleagues

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

    • A lot a support but also a lot of freedom

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

    • Very busy especially at the end of the year when I was fully efficient

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

    • Good amount a responsability, works in the pilot plant and handling my own projects. Relation with external vendors

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

    • Very various soft skills (oral presentation, managment of the time and projects etc.). Good amount of technical skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good, helpful and professional

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

    • Good structured work and also lot of freedom

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

    • Went in different department and other Pfizer site in UK, went to an external conference, good investissment

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good

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

    • Low cost and relatively good socialing in the area

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

    • Ok

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A lot with charity and events with schools

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2016

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