Customer Account Executive Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The work I took responsibility for was highly fulfilling and challenging. It stretched me but also allowed me show my full potential.

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

    • There is a great culture in Unilever especially in recognition of other people's achievements.

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

    • There was always support when I needed it and it left me going back to my work with renewed confidence. There is also a wide variety of resources through people and training which helped significantly.

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

    • There was almost never a time when I did not have lot's to do, however, it included work that included pro-active tasks.

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

    • I was given far more responsibility than I had anticipated and this allowed me to developed drastically quicker than I imagined.

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

    • I have already started doing things outside of work which I would never have been able to do because of the doors this placement opened. I feel more confident in my skills and employ-ability.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and supportive, everyone was always willing to talk and get along but that was balanced with focus to do work.

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

    • It was quite organised however there could have been slightly more attention given to communications before starting and also throughout with regards to placement related topics. Despite this it was highly organised.

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

    • I believe this company invested more in me than was required and left me motivated and passionate to work harder.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing future prospects with exciting progression.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • This could have been an area of development as there could have been a better social scene.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Relatively high however the pay covered all expenses and allowed for a decent standard of living,

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is almost no nightlight in the area I worked in but there are areas close by/London that have a good scene.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there were plenty and it was also encouraged you take these up which gave it a good work-life balance.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

South East

June 2017

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