Supply Chain Industrial Placement Review
at Unilever
Placement (10 Months+)
Data Analysis
Burton upon Trent
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
3.5/5
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Support and Guidance
2/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
2/5
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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.
Working with data to solve complex problems to improve efficiency of the line. Also using data to provide clear and actionable data visualizations through powerBI dashboards. Worked on a range of cost saving projects through root cause analysis methodology.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I never felt like I was given less responsibility than anyone in my team.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, learnt a lot about data analysis, stakeholder management, professional communication, six sigma and root cause analysis methodology, BI Tools and more.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
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?
I received a good amount of support as I was given a buddy who was always willing to help me with any questions I had. A big culture of there is no such thing as a silly question which always made me feel super supported!
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
2/5
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?
Felt like my team cared about me a lot and there was a good general atmosphere especially as I got to know my team better.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
3/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
1/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
1/5
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 enjoyed my placement so much! I was learning something new everyday and constantly felt pushed and challenged.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Unilever
Be yourself and be authentic in your interviews, prepare well and see if they are a god fit for the kind of person you are. Read up on their values, goals and mission to be well prepared.
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Unilever
2/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
No
