Supply-Chain Summer Internship Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Hard work due to the nature of a lot of travel and time alone but I definitely contributed and my recommendations were taken very seriously

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

    • A very welcoming and freindly company, at all offices and warehouses I visited

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

    • Had an excellent line manager and good and frequent contact with managers above her

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

    • Not very busy to begin with. Extremely busy in the last week. Being busy is a good thing though! The day goes faster and you feel more useful

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

    • It was a solo project that had to be presented in an important board meeting. A lot of responsibility and accountability was put on me.

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

    • Not direcetly related to my degree (maths) but excellent in helping me improve interpersonal skills

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed, friendly

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

    • Didn't really know anything until the week before I started. And even then. it was minimal info.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Average

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • good

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • didn't meet any other placement students though there definitely were lots about

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

    • pricey, near london

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • dead

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • great free gym and free sports classes

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Logistics and Operations

London

November 2010

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