Formulation Student Review

Item: Formulation Student at Unilever
Rating: 4.5
Author: Anonymous

at Unilever

Placement (10 Months+)

Science, Research

Leeds

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role

4.5/5 - Skills Development

4.5/5 - Support and Guidance

4.8/5 - Company Culture

4.5/5 - Overall Experience

4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

Analysing scientific data, designing experiments, and summarising the data in reports. Attending meetings and group discussions to come up with ideas and plans to execute a project in market.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes, responsibility and accountability of significant tasks were given.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

Learnt about formulation chemistry, how to operate analytical equipment, and present technical information.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

4/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

I am grateful to have a supportive Research Buddy and Line Manager who give me adequate time and support all the time.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

Very inclusive, diverse, and accepting culture. Helpful people who are very approachable in case I need any assistance or guidance.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

5/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

5/5

How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

I enjoyed my placement well enough to have an opportunity to engage in cultural activities and learn a lot about professional and personal development.