Communications Executive Review

by ViiV Healthcare

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • The opportunity to work full time for a year enabled me to develop my skills as a young professional. I have learned so much and have enjoyed doing so.

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

    • Incredibly valued. I immediately felt part of the team, I was given real responsibility. My colleagues relied upon me to get the job done.

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

    • Whenever I asked, my line manager would be happy to sit down with me and discuss my development and objectives. I also had regular check ins with other colleagues which involved feedback and support.

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

    • Incredibly busy most of the time. Things move incredibly quickly at ViiV Healthcare and for the communications team it is important to keep up with the pace in order to deliver successful communication to internal and external stakeholders.

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

    • Lots of responsibility. I was responsible for the maintenance of internal and external online channels and I also owned some internal projects. I was required to meet deadlines and my abilities as a young professional were completely trusted.

    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 I have learned during my placement year will set me up for a successful career regardless of which sector. I have also learned to manage my time and remain focused, something that will be beneficial during my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Incredibly friendly, flat structured and everyone seemed approachable.

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

    • My role and responsibilities were handed over to me from the previous IP. I was very clear on what I was required to do and where I fit within the team.

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

    • We had various sessions with line managers and HR.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have applied for the graduate programme where I hope to be successful.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there were 6 other IP students at ViiV Healthcare along with other young colleagues on the floor. we all get on very well and will remain friends when we go our separate ways.

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

    • I commuted.

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

    • Brentford doesn't have nightlife.

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

    • there were lunchtime clubs such as football and touch rugby which I played.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

London

June 2017

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