Customer Account Manager Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It was a fantastic insight into working life- thoroughly enjoyed it

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

    • Definitely felt valued within the team and around the business

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

    • Fantastic management support and wider support from around the team

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

    • As it is a full role, really busy- but in a good way

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot of responsibility- looked after skincare products in Asda

    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 developed a lot in terms of self confidence and business intel, which I feel may have not happened in other areas.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fantastic

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

    • Really well organised with clear role and clear achievable goals

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

    • Had training on several aspects of Sales and other areas to do with the role

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • The grad scheme is a great future prospect- also many roles outside of this!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A lot of team away days and good social group amongst the IP core

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

    • Living just outside London is expensive, but salary is strong enough to make it work

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Uni's near by, London accessible

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

    • Busy city

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Sales

London

May 2020

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