Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I work in business operations, i have a very diverse role with a lot of different tasks every day. i work closely with a lot of inernal colleagues on projects and assisting with technology upgrades, as well as working with external compnaies such as Vodafone on our mobile contracts.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • yes, since i have been at Pfizer i have established a portfolio of new skills, including general networking and work-place behaviour skills. i have been on numerous training courses to develop my IT skills and allow me to work with a variety of programmes such as excell and powerpoint effectiently.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • i really enjoy the work that i do, my role is diverse and there is always a lot going on so i am never bored or finding time where i have nothing to do. My team are all very nice and provide assistance whenever i need it, Pfizer has a very unique culture and it makes the work enviornment friendly and welcoming.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pfizer?
  • I feel appreciated, i have been given a number of opportunities of projects and other interesting tasks to work on that has given me recognition within my department but also throughout the business.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • it is well structured, sometimes there is an inbalance between work and coursework but there is always time to ctach up. generally everything has been planned and sturctued well and accordingly

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • whenever i have had queries they have been resolved fairly quickly, there hasven't been many issues at all. As i said before tsometimes it ca be a challenege to fit in coursework along with my day to day tasks but generally there is a fair balance

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Pfizer as a compnay and my team all support me as much as i need, i feel very fortunate to be within this organisation and to work within the team i do as i recieve support instantly when it is needed

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • it can be challenging as the salary is fairly low, however i still manage. sometimes i just have to be cautious of what i sepnd as i save half of my pay each month

    4/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • yes, we have a lot of options for volunteering and local events ongoing, as i am now a registered STEM ambassador i can go into school to promote STEM career choices

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Pfizer to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a very good organiation to get into


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pfizer?
  • work hard and be motivated - take any opportunity you are given


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

South East

May 2018


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