Financial Analyst Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I was given jobs which had genuine importance and was kept busy.

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

    • The team was very welcoming and the company put a lot of effort into introducing you to other interns and the firm.

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

    • My line manager took a lot of interest in my learning and sought out opportunities for me to have a go at.

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

    • I never had nothing to do but rarely had to stay particularly late in the office.

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

    • Every placement student has to complete at least one project to improve the area in which they're working so there's great opportunity and freedom to show what you can do. I never had to do a job for which I couldn't see the end result and the bigger picture.

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

    • massively improved my excel skills. Time management, presentation and general working skills also improved.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Busy and pro-active. The team I was in was social but there was not much interaction between teams.

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

    • I can't think of a part of it that wasn't well organised.

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

    • Most impressive thing about the placement. I was given feedback on my strengths and room from improvement from as early as the phone call that offered me the position. They genuinely want you to do well.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing but it is very competitive.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good group atmosphere, facilitated by the company.

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

    • Lived at home

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

    • Worked in central london.

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

    • Not really, there are office football teams etc but I was never introduced to them.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Banking

London

September 2012

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