Chemical Engineering Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.4
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I loved my placement with unilever because of the constant challenges that were presented my way and the willingness of others to help you.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I was welcomed into the company when i joined and treated like they needed me

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I was assisted every step of the way when new concepts were explained to me.

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

    • As i was carrying out such a wide range of tasks i learned many useful skills that could assist my degree studies and any possible job

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • My university organised the trip once my application was accepted. All i had to do then was turn up on the day.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • There was always a calm atmosphere in the offices and made it a nice place to work in

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

    • A lot of interest and time was shown in my which made me feel very comfortable and at home.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Other employee's carried out their work as normal so i could see what it is like to have a full time role at the company

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • From what i could tell the company worked in a different way to how i thought and how i believe other companies work

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I was considering a job in the chemical engineering section before but now i feel it is definitely to right option for my future.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Well enough

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • I had the opportunities to speak to loads of people in the company and help spread my name

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Good opportunities which might have increased my chances of getting a permanent job.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Many things to do outside out work including going out in the evening but then also leisure activities too.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • This was a good experience and i would definitely recommend it to any prospect chemical engineers.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Chemical Engineering

West Midlands

April 2014

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