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Unilever

Communications IP Review

at Unilever

Placement (10 Months+)

Consumer Products/FMCG

London

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Support and Guidance
3.5/5 - 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.
Managing internal communications channels, working with key stakeholders, working with brands to activate new launches internally, working with agencies to create events and assets.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of responsibility and a lot of freedom, especially in the second half of the year. You are truly treated like a team member, not an intern.
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?
Communications, stakeholder management, organisation, AI use, copy writing, confidence
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?
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?
I received lots of guidance not only from my team, but from other teams and people as well.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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 supportive, caring and engaged. Lots of opportunity for development and growth, both professionally and personally.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
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 really enjoyed my placement - I learned a lot and will take the skills with me.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

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
Be yourself, ensure you have read about the company and their competitors. Ensure you can name key brands movement in the relevant function you are applying for.
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