HR Expertise Team Intern Review
by Unilever
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.5
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The Company
4.4
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The Culture
3.3
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It was a great experience where I learnt business skills very quickly. The atmosphere at the company was really friendly and welcoming.
My team made me feel at home straight away and I felt like I slotted in without any problems. My colleagues would even come to me for advice on parts of their projects. My colleagues (and the company) were very supportive and answered any questions I had.
My Line Manager gave very good feedback on my work and gave me things to work on to progress.
I was given a lot of projects to work on so I pretty much always occupied or could always find something to help on if I felt I wasn't doing anything.
Some of my projects have left a real mark on the company and I am proud to have been allowed to show my skills in this way.
The way in which my projects were given to me and left for me to work on meant that I was able to develop skills such as prioritising and project management that will help me in my final year at University as well as at any career I undertake.
The Company
With the open plan work floor it felt like there were no physical barriers between departments or even to some extent the senior leaders! The company felt very integrated and people would come around and talk to you rather than just send an e-mail.
Although I wasn't given much help with relocating near the office and sorting out travel as well as setting up my office technology, my projects, days out and organised experiences were well organised.
My colleagues were very willing to help me learn anything and I was given opportunities to develop in through my projects as well as seeing many inside parts of the business. What would make it even better is if, as a summer placement, you could access perhaps some of the online learning system modules too.
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
I have been fast-tracked to the final stage assessment centre for the company's graduate scheme
The Culture
I went out to dinner and lunch with a few of my fellow placement students. My team were very sociable too!
It is quite an expensive area, but if you venture further into London it was cheaper, which was fine. Plus you are earning so are able to spend a bit more on socialising!
Nightlife in Leatherhead isn't very sociable, but the connections into London are very quick and cheap.
With the gym there were many activities on offer and gym membership was free!
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
November 2011
