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Higherin
Unilever

Assistant Brand Manager - Axe Review

at Unilever

Internship (1 Month+)

Marketing

London

Review Submitted: August 2021

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
3.3/5 - 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 tasks include supporting the team with the multiple projects occurring. Helping with the design and concepts of projects. Along with helping out with the logistics to ensure the projects can continue with smooth progression.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a bit of responsibility however majority of the time I was working with a member of the team. So not specifically any project that i was able to own as I was only here for 6 weeks.
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 believe i have developed alot with my project management skills whilst being here and communication as I had to work closely with different regions in order to monitor and ensure that samples were given on time.
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?
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?
I was given a lot of support as my mentor was very caring and ensure that I was doing okay, and gave me a lot of guidance regarding getting up to scratch with the different projects.
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?
3/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture was very good, however since it was all online it was hard to have any specific social events. Hopefully I will be able to attend one of the events face to face to properly meet the team
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?
3/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed the team and the different project. I would definitely go back to working with the team. As it was only 6 weeks I couldn't get fully into a project but from my exposure to the different project. It would be something id be interested in.
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
I believe keeping an open mind and be willing to take different opportunities is key.
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