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Digital CTI researcher and data analyst Review

at Unilever

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Analysis, Market Research

Leeds

Review Submitted: April 2026

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 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4/5 - 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.

The role was a digital research role. I conducted research end to end to provide insights to help design new deodorants. I also helped build new digital capabilities.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes I was given responsibility to create and launch surveys to hundreds of consumers. I was also given the responsibility to deliver important research projects.

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 a lot of technical skills. Including: data analysis using tools like JMP excel and power BI
I use also built soft skills through presenting.

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?

3/5

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

4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

I had a dedicated month of training at the start of my placement to build my skills and ensure I was able to deliver projects. Throughout my placement my team has supported me when I needed support. I also had monthly meetings with my manager to make sure I was on track with my goals.

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?

The company was supportive and exclusive. We had a number of events throughout the year dedicated to different events like wellbeing, safety, international women’s

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?

1/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

I have really enjoyed it I have had the opportunity to do many things that would not have been possible without the placement. Working to design deodorant that will be used all over the world was not something I thought I’d have the opportunity to do.

Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

4/5

Please rate how your experience met your expectations

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

What advice would you give to others applying to Unilever

Make sure to strongly consider which team you want to work in as your experience can differ massively depending on where you work

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Unilever

4/5

Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?

No
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