Shopper Marketing Executive Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I have really enjoyed my placement - i have learnt so much and developed so many skills

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I have always been treated like one of the team. I have been trusted to do my lead my own tasks and projects and always given support and freedom when needed

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • i have been given losts of support from not just my line manager but my whole team - everyone always makes time to help you out.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Always very busy - there is a large amount of work to do - i was never bored or lacking work. even if there is a quiet day you have loads of ways to help with self devleopment

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • lost - but i was given it when i was ready to for it - i wasnt thrown in at the deepend but helped and mentored to get to the point where i was able to lead accounts and projects

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • i have learnt lots of life skills and lessons throughout my placement that helped me during my time at unilever and will go on to help me finish uni and do well in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • great atmosphere, everyone is very friendly and helpful - you are always able to pop over to peoples desks to talk about anything. Losts of very supportive poeople in the office

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • very organised - if ever i had a question there was clear people who i knew who to ask for help from. there was also regular catch ups and check its to makesure we were clear on how we were doing and the processes right from the beginning/ before we were in the office

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • there was lots of oportunities for personal development - i have taken part in a huge amount of development courses and also have a whole portal where you can work and learn new skills and new interests in your own and work time

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very applealing but also very competitive to get onto. Lots of ways to stay working within Unilever after placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • very good - people who live near to the office often all go out and spend time together outside of work from across all the functions

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • it is expensive and in leatherhead there isnt loads to do but there are lots of direct routes into london which can be expensive

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • pretty quiet but there are direct routes into london so you can still go out with colleges afterwork or on a weekend

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • yes lots of sports competitions, we also have alot of charity events and oportunites to volunteer in the local community

    5/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing, Sales

London

May 2020


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