Placement Year Review at Unilever

The Role

Role Description

formulation and study of laundry detergents

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Really enjoyed my 12 month placement - learned a lot and made some friends for life!!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was lots going on outside of work hours and everyone was really friendly.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

At times I was left to make decisions and plan my own experiements but guidance was usually available.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Some days there were lots to do other days I would catch up on reading reports.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

There was very little taking charge, but I did hold responsibility for my own work.

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

Lab skills, organisational skills, time management skills, communication skills, IT skills and many more - transferable sjills for every situation.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday
• Healthcare/Dental
• Travel loan

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Review 51/52 for Unilever

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