Formulation Student Review

by Unilever

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Rating

4.5/5
  • Skills
    4.5
  • Responsibilities
    4.0
  • Support & Guidance
    4.5
  • Culture
    4.8
  • Your Impressions
    4.3

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
  • Analysing scientific data, designing experiments, and summarising the data in reports. Attending meetings and group discussions to come up with ideas and plans to execute a project in market.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
  • Learnt about formulation chemistry, how to operate analytical equipment, and present technical information.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
  • 4/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
  • Yes, responsibility and accountability of significant tasks were given.


  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
  • 4/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
  • I am grateful to have a supportive Research Buddy and Line Manager who give me adequate time and support all the time.


  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
  • 4/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Very inclusive, diverse, and accepting culture. Helpful people who are very approachable in case I need any assistance or guidance.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the social opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
  • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
  • I enjoyed my placement well enough to have an opportunity to engage in cultural activities and learn a lot about professional and personal development.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 4/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Unilever
  • 4/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Unilever
  • Read the job description well, be inquisitive, and be unafraid to ask questions.


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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science, Research

North East

May 2024


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