Assistant Brand Manager Unilever Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Marketing for Unilever has been the single best work experience I have ever had.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Unilever accept you as one of their own, your opinion matters to them.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Everyone is always willing to help! Unilever very much believes in learning on the job - the team are always willing to help.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • There is always something to do - especially in marketing. It depends on the time of year,

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Unilever is well known for offering you real responsibilities. I was very much expected to deliver the same results in role as a grad.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • My degree is also in Marketing, so everything I have learned so far will be knowledge I take back in my final year -and into any future job roles.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Stressful at times! Always a laugh, always friendly and a real mixture of ages and backgrounds.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Fairly organised, it does take some time to work out where you will be placed and what your role is.

    3/5

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

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

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing! The UFLP scheme is something I am hopeful to join.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, between placement students and grads.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Very high! You pay London prices

    3/5

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

    4/5

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

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2014


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