Business Operations & Finance Assistant Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • It provided a real insight into the world of work, and also a great overview of all parts of the business.

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

    • The team was very supportive and i was treated the same as everyone else.

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

    • I had two managers, one for the Operations side, and one for the Finance side. They were both always busy but helped where possible. Other management provided useful feedback and ideas.

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

    • There were few days when it was quiet for me, but knowing that the reports i was providing were important was motivation to hit the deadlines. Some periods of each month are busier than others.

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

    • I was relied on to provide accurate reliable data to many parts of the business, including management to my suprise.

    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 experience and knowledge gained will be very useful as i will be able to apply personal experience to theories. The experience has also provided many important skills, both personal and technological that will assist in securing me a future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a timne to work, and a time to play. It was always clear as to which was going on.100% goes into both.

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

    • There were set duties for the role and a 3 week handover provided a good set up for the placement.

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

    • They were happy to invest in me to add value to both their business and also my personal development.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • I would definately think about re-applying to Pfizer Animal Health after graduation.Previous placement students have been employed after graduation.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very varied group of placement students who tended to socialise together rather than with other colleagues as a preference.

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

    • Based in Tadworth, Surrey, it is fairly expensive, however on the yearly wage students managed fine.

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

    • Not the best, but the centres do have bars etc.

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

    • 1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

June 2009

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