HR Industrial Placement Student Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Great placement, fantastic chance to develop whilst taking on real-life job responsibilities

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

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • You are given alot of responsibility and are able to take control of your own projects and tasks whilst maintaining a good balance of guidance

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am very pleased to say I got offered the graduate scheme and I can't wait to start!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene amongst the placement students we had a Facebook group and interacted on it regularly which assisted us in organizing living arrangement together and sorting out events for us all to go to.

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

    • I was based in London so it was slightly more expensive than other places, but it was a great place to live and there are always loads of places with deals and happy hours.

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

    • Being based in Leatherhead means you can still live quite close to London where the nightlife is great!

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

    • 4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

September 2013

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