HR Assistant Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a fantastic experience in a great environment. A really encouraging culture of trying to be your best.

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

    • Always supportive and helpful

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

    • An absolutely brilliant line manager who genuinely cared about my development and went the extra mile to help. They were also very supportive.

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

    • There are always going to be slow days. But in those days it is good to try and take your initiative and be innovative.

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

    • In my role I was given a huge amount of responsibility. You make personal relationships with customers, who you feel obliged to please.

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

    • Skills for career

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Working in a small team meant that I often was alone in the office on a Friday. However the rest of the office atmosphere was great.

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

    • Everything was properly organised

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • It was excellent

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • The company are very interested to keep ties with yourself after you go back to study. Whether its staying on with them part time or coming back to work during holidays.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes they were friendly

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

    • cheap

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

    • It was great. Full with bars and pubs.

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

    • A few charity events were going around where employees could particpate, however no 'activity' groups are formed

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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