Global Assistant Brand Manager - Cornetto Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Really good placement, with challenging but enjoyable work and a great work environment

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

    • My opinions and insights were always listened too and I regularly received feedback from them

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

    • I spoke regularly with my line manager about my progress and work - no mean feat when he is in Rome and I'm in London

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

    • There was always something to be getting on with, from day to day work, to longer term projects

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

    • This was a key feature. I was in charge of certain projects and while the rest of the team was on holiday, I had to keep things going for a week or so

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

    • They won't help me in my degree (History) but will be useful in the world of work

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun in Rome, but more serious in the London office.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well. We received a good induction to the company and then line managers did their own thing.

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

    • A huge amount. I received lots of training courses and I was also taken to Italy on a conference and to work for a week.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

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

    • I'd definitely like to return

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good. We all met on the induction day at a hotel and then kept in touch throughout.

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

    • Very expensive... it's London

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Really good

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are opportunities but I didn't take any up

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

September 2012

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