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Data Analytics Applications Undergraduate Review

at Pfizer

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science, Pharmaceutical, Research, Science, Software Engineering

sandwich

Review Submitted: July 2023

Overall Rating

3.5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
2.5/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
2/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Software Development of bespoke software used by lab bases scientists
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given enough responsibility to work independently as much as I wanted to work on my own projects with I was responsible for. This didn't stop significant amounts of collaboration with others.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Software Development skills, Analytical skills, team working skills, also learnt how to use bespoke software used for analytical dashboards
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
When I started I had over 3 meets per week with different people giving me support and guidance, after a few months I went down to 2 meetings per week as I was getting more independent. plus impromptu chats and meetings for additional specific task based support happen when needed
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
a good work deserves rewarding type environment. Everyones willing to help if things aren't going to plan or they are struggling with something. Everyones very nice and friendly. Even the bosses are nice
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
3/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
1/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
1/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed it quite a bit
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Pfizer
2/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Pfizer to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Pfizer
be yourself
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