HR Intern Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time and was genuinely sad to leave at the end of it

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

    • They were very supportive and really helped me a lot throughout..

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

    • Really good support- every intern was given both a manager who they reported to and a buddy (often a graduate or recent graduate) who you could easily talk to.

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

    • It depended on the assigned project but normally it was hectic.

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

    • We were given a decent amount of responsibility; I felt that the work I did was genuinely useful for the development of the team.

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

    • A lot of the skills that I developed were very relevant to my career choice.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun and vibrant

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

    • It was nicely structured for each intern

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

    • There were scope for quite a few training sessions and workshops

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would love to go back as a graduate

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I often went for a few drinks in the evenings with the other interns and graduates

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

    • Manageable

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

    • It was great

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

    • Yes quite a few

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

October 2013

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