SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my 12 month placement - learned a lot and made some friends for life!!

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

    • There was lots going on outside of work hours and everyone was really friendly.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • At times I was left to make decisions and plan my own experiements but guidance was usually available.

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

    • Some days there were lots to do other days I would catch up on reading reports.

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

    • There was very little taking charge, but I did hold responsibility for my own work.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Lab skills, organisational skills, time management skills, communication skills, IT skills and many more - transferable sjills for every situation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

November 2011

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