Unilever graduate scheme
Unilever is one of the biggest manufacturers of consumer goods in the world. The Unilever graduate scheme is very competitive and attracts numerous applications every year. However there are only 30 or 40 slots per year available and this is in the business areas of finance, supply chain, business & technology management, marketing, marketing – the China program that deals with Chinese business methods, customer development, distribution and logistics, human resources (HR) and research & development. Graduates from all degree fields are invited to apply.
The application process is straight forward although it can be long and involving. You are required to fill an online form which will have a deadline that is clearly stated. Make sure that you submit it before the deadline otherwise it will not be considered. You will then take a psychometric assessment test which tests your numerical reasoning and logical approach to problems. To prepare yourself for this part of the process, search on the internet for psychometric tests so you have an idea of what they contain and the kind of questions you will be asked.
If you make it through, you will then go through a telephone interview which will address general issues and you will be questioned to judge your competency level. When you have passed this stage, next you go through what is known as selection day where you undergo exercises such as a case study, group based exercises, you are required to give a presentation, and you go through an individual interview to assess you competency. The questions and exercises are more likely to be set with a business bias but don’t worry if you are not a business major or have a business background in your degree, just think logically and incorporate your life skills such as communication, thinking outside the box and problem tackling skills. You will be informed whether you were accepted in the program within 24 hours.
Once you are accepted into the program, you will be hired and begin to work in a particular department. Part of the training is in leadership which entails learning about your personal behaviour, leadership skills and behaviour and leadership know how which generally addresses issues such as performance management, general business management among others then it moves to more specific issues that are relevant to the business area you are working in such as finance, marketing and so on.
The Unilever graduate scheme also offers final year students a summer placement for 12 weeks where a student interns with a manager on a project. After this period of internship, if you would like to join the graduate program and have made a suitably good impression on your supervising manager, you will proceed directly to the selection day stage of the recruitment process. Summer placements are in supply, research and development, customer development and human resources only.
The rewards and benefits offered when you successfully complete the interview process include an annual salary of about eighteen thousand pounds, 20 days of leave and access to company amenities.
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