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Rating
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Very enjoyable - interesting work and friendly workmates
I was asked opinions on various discussions had within the team
I had weekly meetings with supervisors, and they were very prompt to reply to any questions I emailed them
I was kept busy with things to do most days, but not so busy that I was stressed and struggling to complete the work.
A lot of responsibility was given to me when on placement - I had a large amount of say on the direction and next steps of my projects, and I was given additional experiments to run for others who were busy.
The skills of working in this environment is very different from those you gain at uni, and the placement has been valuable teaching me the skills used within a business environment
The Company
Good office environment, everyone was friendly and there was chatter going on between people
The placement was very well organised - I had work to complete from the first day there, and the work plan laid out for me was well prepared.
They provided us with various training - from laboratory skills to scientific writing training
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
The work was challenging and the people were friendly and helpful, so I wouldnt rule out working in future for Unilever
The Culture
There was a good social scene, with around 10 of us meeting up for lunch most days, and socialising after work every week or two
The cost of living was reasonable considering I was living in Liverpool city centre, and socialising costs were again those you would expect from a city
In nearby Liverpool there is a lot of nightlife - ranging from bars and clubs. In the village where Unilever is, there are a few pubs that we sometimes went to after work
There were many opportunities to do sport after work, for example badminton and netball.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
West Midlands
August 2014