Placement Year Review at Unilever

The Role

Role Description

Managing CAD data.
Technical design of mechanisms and parts.
Creating communications for the company.
Liaising with other functions within the company.
Had some experience of running training for the new students.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was supported throughout my placement. Given lots of different tasks in a number of areas which helped me to get a lot of experience.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Achievements were recognised, Everyone was friendly, felt part of the team from day one.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Whenever I needed it I got it. Also was pushed outside my comfort zone in order to develop and become a more independent worker.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Was in stages. Could be really busy at one time then not have too much to do. But it balanced out.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was left to get on with tasks on my own, given guidance if and when I needed/asked for it.

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 Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone was friendly and made you feel welcome.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Majority of it was well thought out.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

They took a lot of time and effort to train me in the software package they use. Everyone was patient when training me in the different disciplines, if I didn't know about something all I had to do was ask!

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It's a very good company to work for. They are very development focused and want you to improve and get better. They will put the time and effort in to help you reach your personal goals, as well as those that will benefit the company.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

All the placement students that were known about all went out together. People in the office were pretty sociable if anyone actively encouraged them to come to the pub. Only issue was initially finding out about the other placement students working at the company.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Cost of living was pretty low, it's been a bit of a shock coming back to university.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Liverpool was only a 20 minute train ride away, plenty of bars, pubs and clubs. Also plenty of sober activities to do.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The younger crowd in the office were pretty good at getting together for days out.

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?

It is definitely a company worth working for and getting experience with. They are a widely recognised brand and experience with them looks great. They are very supportive and help you to develop. You work hard but at the same time you get a lot out of it.

Review 48/52 for Unilever

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