R&D Summer Placement Student Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    1.5

    The Role

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

    • My placement was very enjoyable, however the work I was set could get monotonous at times.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very valued, especially when science and technology leaders valued your opinion.

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

    • I was given both support by those around me, my line manager and my project manager

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

    • I had a lot of freedom with only an end of placement deadline, so it depended on how productive I was feeling during the day as to how much I got done.

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

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

    • 3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was quiet, but everyone was always willing for a chat and a laugh.

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

    • During the placement itself was very well organised, however beforehand there was very little communication about where you were based and your project which I found frustrating

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not really

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are lots of apprentices on site who are a similar age to myself. However where we were based (Bedford) offered very little to do. So it was often just drinks.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

September 2013

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