Operational Intern Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Very enjoyable - interesting work and friendly workmates

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I was asked opinions on various discussions had within the team

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I had weekly meetings with supervisors, and they were very prompt to reply to any questions I emailed them

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was kept busy with things to do most days, but not so busy that I was stressed and struggling to complete the work.

    4/5

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

    4/5

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

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Good office environment, everyone was friendly and there was chatter going on between people

    4/5

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

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • They provided us with various training - from laboratory skills to scientific writing training

    4/5

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

    Subsidised Canteen

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • The work was challenging and the people were friendly and helpful, so I wouldnt rule out working in future for Unilever

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    4/5

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

    3/5

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

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were many opportunities to do sport after work, for example badminton and netball.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

August 2014


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