Marketing Intern Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • to begin with I did struggle to learn all the rules and regulations but once I got settled I started to really enjoy myself

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • colleagues were coming to me asking for support on projects and valuing my opinion and input

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

    • had regular catch ups with my manager to discuss progress and goals

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

    • I was not very busy to start with, but I was allowed to choose to work on more projects to increase my workload

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

    • I was allowed to lead campaigns and make crucial financial business decisions

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt many skills and mainly improved transferable skills. I have gained a lot of valuable experience that has helped me gain another internship.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • good balance of fun and work

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

    • some projects were set up very well and organised. Although there were times where I didn't have a lot of work and had to find my own

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

    • I went on many UK work trips all funded by my company. I was allowed to visit many customers and undertake training to improve skills

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is a good company, very supportive, many opportunities to 'work your way up' and experience a range of roles

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • there were about ten other interns so there was opportunity to have social nights with them. Colleagues tended to be a bit older so did not socialise outside work with them very much

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

    • can be a fairly expensive area. It is near London so can be expensive, however depending on the area there are much cheaper areas

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

    • few pubs, near London night life though which is great but expensive

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

    • I did not come across much

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

May 2014

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