Purchasing Assistant Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The placement was interesting and gave challenging work to complete at times.

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

    • Made feel welcome and integral to the team.

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

    • The guidance and training is amazing. I worked under two managers who were very patient and happy to guide me through all the steps of the projects

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

    • Some days more busy than others.

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

    • As the weeks goes by, I am given more and more responsibilities.

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

    • Excellent teamwork, communication, self-motivation, analytical and business skill

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Other teams were very lively, ours often worked from home therefore it was often a quiet part of the office. Friendly enough and could always join in over the divide to the next rows of employees.

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

    • Everything tab very smoothly but also allowed you to shape your experience according to your own interests.

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

    • They were very encouraging to support us and make sure we knew everything to be able to make the decision to apply for the faststream or not.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Although my team is being relocated many students do return to the company and I would not hesitate at a chance to do so in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Mainly consisted of the pub down the road! But the organised social events make up for it

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

    • Cafe was quite expensive but that is because the plant is out the way. Local shops and food outlets are accessible on lunch breaks.

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

    • Mainly consisted of the pub down the road! But the organised social events make up for it

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

    • There were sport teams offered.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Scotland

October 2013

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