Project Assistant Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, the atmosphere was extremly friendly

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was given responsibillity very early on and my job was vital to progression of the business

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager was always there for me, gave me enough space to work but also was there whenever i needed help

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Work load was challenging but always managable

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was in control of a very important software tool

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My organisation and ways of working have developed and improved beyond measure

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Some days very lively, others was quiet but i think this was largely due to the olympics

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very good, i knew exactly where i was placed and what my job role was from very early on

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was sent on factory visits, supplied with any reasource i needed and more importantly given time by senior personel

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hopefully will be employed, great company to work for

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made friends very very quickly, large group of interns

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great city

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of social and learning oppurtunities

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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