Student research scientist Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • A struggle to begin with, but once I had settled in it was great.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I worked with a relatively small group of people, so I got to know them well.

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

    • Regular catch-up meetings with my supervisor and support whenever I asked/need it.

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

    • For the first few months, I was not particularly busy, but as I settled in and found my feet, my workload increased.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was supervised a reasonable amount to begin with, but as the months went by and I gained experience, the amount of responsibility and trust I had increased.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Without a doubt, the skills I have learnt will be of use in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office I worked in was relatively small, so everyone knew one another well.

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

    • Very well organised, with a clear outline right from the start. I ran into a few difficulties, but that is inevitable with work of this kind.

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

    • A lot of time and effort was spent in training me with various processes and equipment, as well as help from people on a more casual basis whenever I needed support.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • My year with Unilever will no doubt help should I choose to apply to them in the future, though it is not a guarantee.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The students all got on really well.

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

    • Not too expensive, about average.

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

    • Liverpool has a great range of night clubs and music venues to choose from.

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

    • Christmas party and lots of sports/social clubs.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2012

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