Placement Year Review at Unilever

The Role

Role Description

mainly worked in lab and pilot plants and had to write reports and present findings

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

i have gained a good insight of what my career will be like

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

i felt like a valuable member of the team and my comments were taken onboard

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

i was giving advise and help when i struggled

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

overall in a week i wouldhave fair amount of work

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

i was given two different parts on two seperate projects

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

my placement prepared me for my future jobs

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

everyone was busy

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

there were problems at the start but i was finally settled in easily

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

the company supplied me with everything i need

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Flexi Time
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

its a great company

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

all the interns were very social

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

it was fair

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

surrounding areas had a great nightlife

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

there was alot of sports organised by people in company

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

its hard work but very enjoyable place

Review 45/52 for Unilever

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