Global Fragrances Procurement Assistant Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

    • I worked as a buyer of fragrances for Unilever. I supported contracting and buying of fragrances used in HC and B&W products.

    10/10
  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?

    • Negotiating, project management, time management, strategic thinking.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

    • Massively rewarding and insightful. I wish this for all of my friends who took a placement year.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?

    • Always something to do, I was given a lot of free reign to tackle projects as well as more regular task as well.

    10/10
  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

    • Company culture is inclusive and modern. I enjoyed the more relaxed work environment and WFH policy.

    10/10
  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

    • It has massively affected my choice in career- supply chain is for me!

    10/10
  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

    • I was paid an annual salary.

    10/10
  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?

    • Yes many opportunities: Lunch and Learns etc.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The sky is the limit- if you show you are capable you can take it as far as you like.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?

    • be yourself in your interviews with your LM.

Details

Work Experience

Purchasing and Supply

Liverpool

May 2024

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