Industrial Placement Student - Corporate Communications Review
by Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
4.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.5
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- 7. Would you recommend Vertex Pharmaceuticals to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Overview
- Supporting the internal communications team with executing planned employee engagements events and initiates - Day to day activities include writing and management of the International intranet, media analysis and research and project management - Have the opportunity to work closely with members of the communications team in Boston - Be an integral part of a dynamic International team
Skills
I've better developed and enhanced the following skils: - communication - prioritization - collaboration - multi-tasking - listening - time-management
Responsibilities
My manger we on medical leave for 2 weeks during a busy period at work, I stepped up and worked closer with her manager (Senior Director for Communications) to be on-hand for very projects, one main one being the Q2 Town Hall and creating slides for the SVP and Head of International Commercial, GIACO and Global Marketing.
Support & Guidance
I had a great amount of support not only from my manager and the International comms team but also the global comms team and colleagues outside of comms as well. Additionally, we had a lot of support from Brendan Bacon, the Talent Acquisition Manager
Culture
The company has a very unique culture and one my own goals align with very well. I felt comfortable enough to speak up if I needed to and I felt very safe and secure in my work environment.
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed my work placement, I felt very valued and respected despite only being an intern.
Yes
The fast-paced environment may seem daunting/overwhelming at first but don't let this stop you from raising your hand - no question is stupid. There are so many people who are willing to support you and I strongly encourage you to take every opportunity that comes your way as this is the best way to learn and navigate new challenges.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
PR & Communications
London
August 2024
