Business and Technology Management. Review

by Unilever

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • I enjoyed the placement fully. It was extremely insightful and I gained a lot of knowledge and insight into Unilever and how the company operates as a whole. Everyone was friends and helpful.

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

    • I felt extremely valued. Everyone took the time to talk to me, to make me feel welcome and to help me if there were any problems or questions I had. I felt valued even amongst all the other attendees.

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

    • I received a lot of guidance and support as everyone told me as much information as I required. We were told of the plans a lot in advance and were given a detailed scheduled. I felt comfortable to ask for more guidance and support when necessary.

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

    • It has assisted me in many ways. I now feel a lot more comfortable and confident in professional environments and it has motivated me in my degree. I now work harder and put a lot more effort into networking with members of staff here at my university after learning how important networking is.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured-we received a detailed plan at the beginning which was stuck to throughout. We were also told the day's plans on the night before and were informed if there were any changes.

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly and happy. Everyone was genuinely interested and excited to be there.

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

    • They invested quite a bit as they were keen to offer us a good insight. Although the placement was only for four days so opportunities were limited.

    2/5
  • 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?

    • It gave me a good insight as I saw the offices and was able to experience what a working day would be like and how the company treats employees.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It helped me a lot as I learnt a lot about their values and interests and how the company works as a whole.

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

    • It helped me a lot as I decided I wanted to work in FMCG.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed travel expenses.

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

    • Yes at a networking dinner which was a fantastic experience to network with employers from different sectors within the company.

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

    • Very good we had a dinner for networking and were able to network during the day during our tasks and activities.

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

    • Yes we found out about the gym and charity activities and initiatives.

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

    • Yes definitely it was excellent.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2015

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