Unilever Graduate Trainee Program reviews

4.1

99% would recommend to a friend

(9 total reviews)

Hein Schumacher

Not enough data to show CEO approval

13% positive business outlook

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9 reviews
1.0
Mar 12, 2012
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Pros

Flexible working conditions Great global brands Opportunity to learn Good name on CV

Cons

- Poor leadership and management - Low transparency and incompetent feedback given to employees - very negative and unconstructive - Outsourced HR and IT - Highly bureaucratic and inflexible. Internal moves and promotions difficult - Don't feel like management care about any of their employees on a personal level despite the business' vision to "improve the quality of people’s lives". - A lot of talk with no substance. Management look for evidence of employees' "Standards of Leadership" but don't display any themselves (http://www.unilever.co.uk/careers/apply/graduates/applicationguidanceandtips/) - Many disgruntled employees and low retention among staff in certain areas of the business reflects some of these factors

5.0
Dec 5, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting, varied and challenging work. High level of senior leader exposure. Flexible working arrangements to suit personal needs. Fast career progression on the graduate scheme.

Cons

I could achieve a higher starting salary elsewhere. As the company is so large, having excellent communication skills is a must.

4.0
Dec 1, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent career prospects High Level of Training Great Access to Senior Management Generally a good work/life balance Excellent facilities Free Ice Cream

Cons

Variation in work life balance between sites can be massive, but pay is constant On the graduate scheme you have to move location frequently

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