HR Placement Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed working with the company, getting out of bed was never a struggle.

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

    • Settling in was made really easy for me, other new starters especially made me feel comfortable in the office.

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

    • My mentor was very helpful particularly across the first three weeks, I was pushed out of my comfort zone but it was exactly what I needed. The challenges kept me engaged and added to my confidence significantly.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Plenty of tasks to get through, various tasks which could be rotated to prevent too much repetition.

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

    • I was set projects to continue with, if I needed help I could ask but I was trusted a lot by 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?

    • In terms of self and time management, these skills will definitely serve me well in the forthcoming year. Integrating into the work environment was another useful thing which I think will serve me well should I ever be in a similar environment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Easy, relaxed, fun atmosphere. Even heated debates were diplomatic and calm.

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

    • Very well, I had lots of training when I first started, with hand over notes and constant support throughout the year.

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

    • I had frequent training opportunities, where I got to have time out of the office and go see our agencies and how they operated. I also had personal development training which gave me better working skills

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would happily return for full employment if I had the opportunity to select a preferable role.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not only did I have frequent team socials, where we would try different nights out.

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

    • With the salary it is possible to have a good social life, I haven't saved any money... but have a lot of great memories!

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

    • The bars were always buzzing on a friday night, as everyone from other banks/companies came out to start the weekend with a drink.

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

    • There were often team nights where we got to try new things.

    4/5
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May 2014

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