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Internal Medicine marketing undergraduate Review

at Pfizer

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

surrey

Review Submitted: August 2021

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Key responsibilities included the development of promotional and non-promotional marketing materials, project management, liaising with external creative agencies, increasing customer engagement through third-party channels, congress management, budget management.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given great responsibility throughout my placement. I was responsible for choosing which projects I wanted to work on that aligned with my goals, and then I was solely responsible for the progress of those projects from start to finish, with the support of my manager and team.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Key skills developed - project management, stakeholder management, communication (particularly engaging with a number of different audiences), presentation skills, strategic and holistic thinking.
This role has greatly developed my business acumen and people skills, and allowed me to push myself outside of my comfort zone in chairing large calls, hosting meetings, leading briefings.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
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
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was given a huge amount of support throughout my placement, from regular group touchpoints with the HR team, to frequent goal development meetings with my manager. I had a weekly call with my team which included a reflection from my previous week, my focus for the week, and a check-in with how I was feeling. At the beginning of my placement I was assigned a buddy and a line manager.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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?
The company culture is amazing and is based on 4 key values which are evident in all work that we do. Each employee is an embodiment of those key values, and there are a number of opportunities across the business to get involved with initiatives and events that support equity, joy, courage and excellence. I took part in volunteering opportunities, social quizzes, colleague resource groups and more. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
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 thoroughly enjoyed my placement experience, it exceeded my expectations and has helped me grow massively personally, as well as an employee. I have worked with incredible people who have supported me along the way, and I have been provided with an array of opportunities that have developed my soft skills, business skills and confidence, which ultimately will help me in my future career aspirations. I would no doubt return to Pfizer in the future.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Pfizer
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Pfizer to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Pfizer
The interview process focuses on competency-based questions and values, therefore I would study the company culture and ensure that your values align with the work that Pfizer does. Pfizer respects confidence and boldness, therefore be brave in your answers and be yourself.
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