Project Management 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
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Some good elements and good experiences although a steep learning curve and some mundane parts once into the routine. Pretty much the same as a permanent job in that respect!

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

    • Team fully embrace me, considered one of the team. New manager showed a slight disinterest in keeping a student in the team but was definitely a minority.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Manager good at reviewing performance and giving feedback, possibly could have done with a little more direction at times.

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

    • Some days busy all day, others spent time trying to fill with nothing needing doing.

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

    • After only a month or so I was left as the only planner running the whole category - a challenge but certainly an opportunity to show I could cope.

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

    • Systems used were applicable within other companies as is project work and communication. Hope to have more opportunities to develop throughout the remainder of the placement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone very friendly and up for a laugh although as with most fast paced companies there were a few stressful periods for everyone.

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

    • Little vague when starting - was told there would be an induction day with other students and never received notice. Took about a month for someone supporting placement students to get in touch but now a much better support environment.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Sent on a training course for new systems, encouraged at all times to push myself. Hopefully will have more chances for training in the next few months.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Getting on the placement scheme guarantees me a place on the grad scheme which is great, just not sure at the moment whether it's the right industry for me.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Day trip with other placement students, chatted most weeks and spent an evening in London. Possibly could have been better provision from company before starting/in first weeks to create a support network.

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

    • Renting near to office - expensive, Other costs - fairly average

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

    • Bar on site but rarely used; good local pub but nothing besides that.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Social groups organised a few activities, most organised by company were work related.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management, Consumer Products/FMCG

South East

October 2014

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