Research Scientist. Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • I loved it, definitely preferred it to Uni.

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

    • Everyone is really friendly, and fun to chat too.

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

    • Good management, I always knew what I had to be getting on with.

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

    • I was kept busy, but not overloaded and was allowed breaks with colleagues.

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

    • I was given my own research project to do, which was very empowering.

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

    • Learnt a lot more useful skills than just book work from University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite fun yet hard working.

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

    • I never felt as an outsider.

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

    • I have been sent on many external courses.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I definitely would like to work for Unilever when I graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Living in Liverpool meant a great social life.

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

    • Relatively cheap.

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

    • Unbelievable. Liverpool is the best city.

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

    • Lots of sports clubs in the area/ within the company.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

November 2011

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