Product Developer Review
at Unilever
Placement (10 Months+)
Product Design
Bedford
Review Submitted: June 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I work as a Product developer for some large global brands so a lot of my job includes experimental testing, prototyping, team meetings and conducting tastings. I correspond with suppliers and work with colleagues in my different projects towards the same end goal - ie, the launch of a new product. It is a very dynamic role.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes. At the beginning, it was mainly shadowing my buddy and other colleagues to get a grasp of what to do and what the responsibilities may be, but after a few weeks, I was given my own tasks to do. This included some independent work such as colour work and flavour work, or completing specs online, but also coordinating with other teams to complete consumer studies and for workshops.
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?
I have learnt many new skills and developed a lot aswell. For example, I have greatly improved my professional communication skills, time management and also being able to prioritise tasks when workload is high. Also, I have gained technical skills such as operation of many scientific equipment and other job specific skills
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?
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?
Support and Guidance was always available to me and everyone was happy to help when I asked. It will not always be offered without you asking as managers also want to give you a sense of independence whilst you work, but if at any point you want help, it will always be there. There were also bi-weekly catch ups with line managers where you could speak freely about your workload/ any other problems you may be faced with, and it would be swiftly sorted out by means of extra help etc.
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?
Everyone is always friendly and happy to speak to you about their role/projects they are working on. But in general, everyone is always accepting of others, and it is always fair no matter your background and who you are! Overall, everyone is all working hard towards improving the business and it is great to see so many passionate people, whoa re experts in their fields all working together!
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
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?
My placement is not only so good for my future career and development, but it is also so much fun! I have loved every minute of working here, even when I was super busy, and the team really makes you feel part of the family.
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
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Unilever
Be enthusiastic in your interviews and if you love a brand, don't be afraid to let them know! It is a compliment for them too. Make sure you showcase yourself to them and never be afraid to share your ideas and opinions to the rest of the team.
