Spring Intern Review

I found it really enjoyable with many activities and socialising events.

All staff were very welcoming and all of the members of staff involved with the spring programme were supportive and enthusiastic.

The members of staff involved were supportive and ensured the smooth running of the spring programme. The programme itself was well structured and there was several networking opportunities to gain guidance from other members of staff as well as talk with those on the Unilever Future Leaders Programme.

The activities were challenging and enjoyable and enhanced my business and analytical skills. The programme provided more information on the opportunities available within Unilever as well as career paths from my degree. We were able to develop our presentation and group work skills in an informal and relaxed environment.

The spring insight was very well structured - all the activities on the programme was valuable to enhancing my knowledge, experience and skills. There were many opportunities to talk with the current graduates and industrial placement students which helped me gain more of an idea of the jobs at Unilever.

It was a very sociable and informal atmosphere where everyone could network together. We stayed in a lovely hotel and the activities continued in to the evening. Everyone involved in the programme got on well and supported each other during the assessment day on the final day.

Many of the staff at Unilever gave up their time to talk to us as well as help out with the activities. On the final day of the spring insight we were able to take part in an assessment day to be offered a place on the summer internship programme for the next year.

There were many opportunities to talk with the current graduates and industrial placement students where I was able to learn about their role and jobs they do on a day to day basis. Also, we were able to talk with senior leaders who discussed their career and how they have progressed through Unilever.

We were given a tour around the head office where we could see the work culture. I also learnt a lot about Unilever's values through various presentations with senior leaders.

I learnt a lot about Unilever as a company as well as various career paths available. Before the spring programme I was uncertain about my career path but now I would love to work within the FMCG industry.

We were not paid but all travel expenses were reimbursed. We stayed in a lovely hotel and all meals and drinks were paid for.

There were many opportunities to meet other employees within Unilever and we had a networking dinner as well to meet with senior leaders. We met with people from several different departments which helped me gain an insight into the various career paths available and all were helpful in answering any questions.

The networking events were very enjoyable and the atmosphere was very relaxed and informal.

We were given a tour around the head office where we were shown the gym, hair salon and staff shop. At the networking events many of the staff also told us about opportunities outside of work and social events.

I thoroughly enjoyed the Unilever spring insight and would definitely recommend. I would particularly recommend to those who are interested in a particular career path such as marketing or supply chain but are unsure of a specific company. I learnt a lot about how the various business areas are interlinked and about the FMCG industry. From the spring programme I now am extremely interested in working in my business function and would like to work for Unilever in the future.