Supply Chain Spring Placement Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • It was insightful, inspiring and enjoyable

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • very valued

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • we were well looked after

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Not applicable for the duration of time we were staying. Useful for understanding intern assessment methods.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Bit of a mix up on the assessment-centre day. Some events ran too late and others too early.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Very engaging and it was easy to make friends and work with colleagues. Was nice to be treated professionally and on the same level as those already on a graduate scheme. Respectful.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Thoughtful consideration of intern needs, concerns and created a welcoming atmosphere.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • Was useful as an insight into the functioning of Unilever and the progession paths available, however it did not show what working in individual roles would be like. Potentially a time issue.

    2/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Couldn't see individidual teams in the work context, however meeting such a wide variety of employees from graduates to specialists conveyed a sense of community.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • I had already decided on a career path.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Was nice meeting employees in a less formal setting at dinner.

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Was useful for gaining an insight into the business, however I did not feel networking was the main emphasis.

    3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Shown on-site facilities, however not much depth was gone into.

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • 5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

East of England

April 2019


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