Marketing Undergraduate Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I had a great year with Pfizer and thoroughly enjoyed my year.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was very supportive but equally happy to give you space to work on your own projects.

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

    • I had three different managers during my year and each had a different style, but all three gave me exceptional support and I always felt that I could go to them for help if needed.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It varied but for the majority of the time I was very busy, balancing multiple projects and priorities.

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

    • A high level of responsibility. However I always felt comfortable and never out of my depth.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The soft skills alone will help massively with the final year of my degree and in my career. It sounds like a cliché but your organisation and communication skills really do improve massively.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed, yet everyone would work hard and put their head down when needed.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised.

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

    • Substantial training was provided, both at the start of the placement and throughout.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social scene amongst other Undergraduates.

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

    • Rent cost approx. £800 per month, Surrey is not cheap unfortunately. Going out for drinks etc was just below London prices, so affordable.

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

    • Poor nightlife in Redhill where I lived, but London was only a short train journey away.

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

    • Yes, for example, I played 5 a side football regularly with other Pfizer colleagues.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2018

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