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Customer Account Exec Review

at Unilever

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

Leatherhead

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
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.
Every day is different, some being numbers focused, and balancing internal meeting and external communication with customers. Modelling and planning is key.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, from an early stage I was given both internal and external responsibility, and ended up managing all categories in a customer account. There has also been opportunities to take on extra responsibility, such as being a mentor in the Movement to Work Scheme.
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?
The responsibility given to placement students means loads of skills can be developed. Personal development has a real focus, and loads of learning materials are shared. I have learnt and developed a multitude of skills, including: negotiation, confidence, resilience...
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?
The culture is really friendly and welcoming, I could not only rely on my manager for support and guidance but wider team
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?
My whole placement has been virtual due to C19, however I have managed to feel a real part of the team despite this. There are opportunities to connect with colleagues through virtual coffee chats, radio shows, and team social events. The culture is really welcoming, friendly, and supportive
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?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have loved my placement year at UL. It is a company I would love to work for in the future, and has defiantly set my standards high for future employment!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

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 the culture is aligned to you, and push yourself for any opportunity which interests you! Ask as many questions as you can and learn from others
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