Internship Review at Unilever

The Role

Role Description

- Collating and Editing the monthly HR Newsletter sent out to all HRBPs in the UK
- Creating a candidate toolkit for candidates prior to their telephone interview to be rolled out across the UK.
- Compiling the agenda for HR Leadership Team and taking the minutes.
- Creating a webpage on the main Unilever employee site, designing the graphic and helping to lead the project.
- Data analysis and presentation on talent in the company, recruitment satisfaction and recruitment supplier day events.
- Creating a new Job Description template and guidelines for Line Managers.
- Researching possible employer brand awards to enter.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was a great experience where I learnt business skills very quickly. The atmosphere at the company was really friendly and welcoming.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My team made me feel at home straight away and I felt like I slotted in without any problems. My colleagues would even come to me for advice on parts of their projects. My colleagues (and the company) were very supportive and answered any questions I had.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My Line Manager gave very good feedback on my work and gave me things to work on to progress.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was given a lot of projects to work on so I pretty much always occupied or could always find something to help on if I felt I wasn't doing anything.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Some of my projects have left a real mark on the company and I am proud to have been allowed to show my skills in this way.

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

The way in which my projects were given to me and left for me to work on meant that I was able to develop skills such as prioritising and project management that will help me in my final year at University as well as at any career I undertake.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

With the open plan work floor it felt like there were no physical barriers between departments or even to some extent the senior leaders! The company felt very integrated and people would come around and talk to you rather than just send an e-mail.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Although I wasn't given much help with relocating near the office and sorting out travel as well as setting up my office technology, my projects, days out and organised experiences were well organised.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My colleagues were very willing to help me learn anything and I was given opportunities to develop in through my projects as well as seeing many inside parts of the business. What would make it even better is if, as a summer placement, you could access perhaps some of the online learning system modules too.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have been fast-tracked to the final stage assessment centre for the company's graduate scheme

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I went out to dinner and lunch with a few of my fellow placement students. My team were very sociable too!

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

It is quite an expensive area, but if you venture further into London it was cheaper, which was fine. Plus you are earning so are able to spend a bit more on socialising!

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Nightlife in Leatherhead isn't very sociable, but the connections into London are very quick and cheap.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

With the gym there were many activities on offer and gym membership was free!

Review 47/52 for Unilever

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