Student Placement Scientist Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a struggle to begin with, but as I settled in, I began to enjoy it much more.

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

    • I got on well with all of my colleagues, office morale was high.

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

    • I was guided when necessary, but also left to make my own decisions at times. The balance was good.

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

    • I went through stages of little to do (especially towards the start of the placement), and times when I had loads to do. But generally I had enough.

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

    • I had responsibility for my own project, as well as shared responsibility in things like keeping the lab tidy, bins empty, glassware washed up, orders receipted/collected etc

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

    • The specific skills will be of use in my future career, whilst the general skills will be of use throughout many aspects of my life and career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • We all got on well, so morale was high.

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

    • I had a pretty clear idea of my project right from the start.

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

    • I had a lot of training on specific equipment and techniques, that will no doubt be of use in my future career.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • I'm definitely interested in applying for a permanent job within Unilever, though it is not a guarantee that I will get it just because I have done a placement with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All of the placement students got on well, though I worked mainly offsite in a smaller lab/office, so I did not see them quite as much as I would have like to.

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

    • Liverpool is a good value city to live and socialise in.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Liverpool has a great night life and social scene.

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

    • There were lots of possible clubs and societies to get involved with, both within and outside of work.

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2012

View More Reviews