Industrial Trainee Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • Great experience in a world class company at the forefront of technological advancements in pharmaceutical development.

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

    • Felt part of the department, and had my opinions and insight respected. Was not treated as 'just an intern'.

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

    • Great professional relationship. Was always made time for when needed and guided when unsure as to the next step. Given constant feedback and praised for good work.

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

    • Periods of constant work and quiet periods.

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

    • Given a project with certain deliverables that were expected to be met.

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

    • Less so in my degree compared to life beyond. The experience of being with a company for an entire year has helped me understand what professional life within a global multi-disciplinary company will be like, and how to conduct myself in a professional environment.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere. At a table with other interns and apprentices made it easier to forge friendships due to the age similarities.

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

    • Good throughout.

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

    • Constantly supported my attempts to expand my learnings within the company and industry.

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

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Not mentioned, but possible as other past interns have been taken on for positions.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • A few social events organised by the department as well as occasional lunches to celebrate colleague achievements.

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

    • Normal housing costs. Socialising required travel.

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

    • No nightlife in Ramsgate.

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

    • Not much happening in the area.

    1/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Material & Mineral Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Science

South East

June 2015

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