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Unilever

Consumer Market Insights Assistant Manager Review

at Unilever

Placement (10 Months+)

Market Research, Marketing

London, embankment

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
3.5/5 - 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.
Work closely with marketing to discuss upcoming projects, conduct in-depth research, present findings in impactful PowerPoints and reports to marketing and leadership. Communicate with agency partners discussing methodologies for projects. Analyse performance data of brand and projects. Analyse market trends and search for growth opportunities.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, Unilever give plenty responsibility to early careers cohort, this is because the culture is built around trust, support and development.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have significantly developed my analytical skills, through analysing and presenting data. I have developed presentation skills by producing compelling and impactful PowerPoints. Also developed adaptability by working in a dynamic business environment.
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?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
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?
My line manager was very supportive during my employment offering support when needed. Other team members were always willing to help and support.
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?
Unilever company culture is very supportive, offering help for professional development but also offering aid for personal purposes. Unilever is flexible with work practices and puts their employees wellbeing first.
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 thoroughly enjoyed this year, it was a great initial experience to the working world and introduced me to a great network of friends and industry experts.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
3/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Unilever
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Unilever
Unilever values genuine hard work/dedication and having a willingness to learn, grow and develop. Unilever is a very collaborative environment, so being able to effectively work in a team is vital.
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