Internship Review at Unilever

The Role

Role Description

Working on developing new methods/tools for the Laundry category to generate fresh and innovative of ways to communicate the benefits of a product to the target consumer in a consumer-friendly and compelling way. Job bridges the gap between technical insight and marketing.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Feeling valued only really came towards the end of the placement - only when my project gained momentum.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Could have been provided with more guidance at the start of the project - but it was an open ended and unguided project for a reason; geared to allow me to explore possible methods that were never previously considered.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Whether or not my project is a success, I definitely have developed my communication skills, my productivity during work hours and my drive.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

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

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

• There were no perks with this internship

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

Other Information

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

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Cost of living was very low in Liverpool (compared to that of London) - I could have saved even more money and stayed closer to Port Sunlight. Socialising was not a problem with so many placement students working at Unilever at the time. I also live in a house of 3 house mates all of who work for the company in the same placement as I am on.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Nightlife is better than what we have back at University - defnitely plenty of variety so there is something for everyone. I have to say that this is not something that I have explored in particular.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The opportunities need to be self initiated. But Liverpool is brillaint city to find things to do. The surrounding Wirral offers many opportunities (Crosby beach, Parkgate, West Kirby etc). Liverpool 1 is also great to spend weekends at and there are different events throughout the summer during the weekends that are free entry (e.g. Matthew Street festival).

Review 35/52 for Unilever

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