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Supply Chain Placement student (Innovation Planner) Review

at Unilever

Placement (10 Months+)

Purchasing and Supply

London

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.9 /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
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Daily involvement varies; it's not the same every day. You log in, open your email to check for any updates on the projects you're working on, and complete any daily or weekly tasks assigned to you. Attend meetings on your projects and complete any tasks assigned to you, among other things.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was entrusted with more responsibilities as I demonstrated my work and skills.
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?
Yes, I have developed my Excel skills, people management, teamwork, and time management, among others. I have learned a great deal about how businesses operate, and these are just the ones that come to mind immediately, but there are many more skills that I have developed or learned.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
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
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
At every step, my manager assured me that if I ever found myself stuck or in need of assistance, she would be there to help me out.
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?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was amazing, incredibly helpful, and affectionate.
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?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my placement so much that I would prefer to stay there rather than return to University.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Unilever
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Unilever
Patience and teamwork are essential skills.
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