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Sustainability and Communications IP Review

at Unilever

Placement (10 Months+)

PR and Communications

London

Review Submitted: May 2023

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - 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.
On a day to day basis I have project work to do for both comms and sustainability. For example, working on an accessibility audit of Unilever.com and doing competitor analysis on sustainability in the FMCG industry.
I then have day to day tasks such as team meetings, checking emails for content requests, data reporting for the website and putting together a sustainability news letter.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given significant responsibility and felt like a valuable member of the team. I was given multiple projects that I was able to own and manage. You also are given the right skills and support to feel comfortable in these responsibilities.
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?
I have developed my analytical skills, stakeholder management, commercial awareness, business acumen, critical thinking and communications skills.
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 received great support and guidance from both within my team and also other departments such as the future careers and the learning team. You are given lots of extra opportunities throughout your placement to develop your skills. Both of my teams were very supportive and welcoming.
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?
The company culture and atmosphere is great. From day 1 people are so welcoming and supportive. You are not expected to work horrible hours but are also given the right level of responsibility to feel you have meaningful work. It is also a socialable place to work with after work socials and sports teams you can participate in.
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?
4/5
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 thoroughly enjoyed my placement year and would recommend it to anyone!
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
Do your research into the company, look at the Unilever Compass, think about your purpose as a person (i.e. what does meaningful work mean to you, what are you passionate about) and be yourself
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