Global Brands Undergraduate Review
at Pfizer
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management, Marketing
Walton Oaks
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
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Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I have a vast range of responsibilities that has massively increased since the beginning of my placement where I didn't know anything about the pharma industry.
I regularly communicate with internal colleagues, customers and agencies.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I have been given responsibility from my manager to liaise with global and I do not feel like an intern but yet like a full time colleague.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt so much during this placement. My skills from communication to knowledge to time management have vastly improved and I have gained irreplaceable knowledge
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
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How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
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Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I feel I can reach out to my manager and wider team at any point if I want/need to and I know he will help me or find someone who can help me.
Being a global business, there is also a lot of support and resources that are available for colleagues
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I have received many hampers on placement and
There are groups that can be joined such as LGBT and diversity group that colleagues can get stuck into.
We have had a virtual meeting with a chef as a cook-off and exercise classes etc.
Pfizer is also very charitable an have had colleague initiates raising money for Ukraine
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How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
The placement has exceed my expectations. I didn't think I would be given as much responsibility and be creating a direct impact. I would love to return to Pfizer.
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Future Career Prospects
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Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Pfizer to a friend?
What advice would you give to others applying to Pfizer
You don't need to know anything about the pharmaceutical industry before joining