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Human Resources 2018 Summer Internship


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This position will be located in our 7th Generation office in Burlington Vermont

Background & Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the Internship Program is to introduce students to Unilever through a challenging and rewarding experience, which offers them the opportunity to contribute to Human Resources business goals. The aim is to use this experience as a pathway to future full-time employment as an employee with our Unilever Future Leaders Program.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

Are you an energetic and passionate students who wants to assist and provide support to our HR team? This position may incorporate experiences in core HR areas such as compensation, learning, talent management, and Diversity. HR assignments may include projects requiring research analysis, benchmarking, assisting in the development of communication/media, correspondence and solution implementation related to HR initiatives. Each individual is assigned a summer project to ‘own’ that incorporates many of the job responsibilities and skill sets of a Human Resources Specialist. Skill sets utilized and further developed during the internship include presentation skills, team working, leadership, analytics, and building insights into action.

  • You’re a born leader: You have good judgment and a willingness to create meaning from change. You have a passion for learning and a desire to understand how things work.
  • You’re a dot connector: You are innovative, resourceful, willing to overcome challenges, and are motivated to improve or create something new.
  • You love to win, and have fun doing it: You are able to take others with you and share your understanding of problems and solutions with them. You will own your project and bring the best ideas to life. You will connect with the HR community to build your network and expertise.
  • You’re a change-maker: You are self-motivated and able to understand the opportunities that a ‘sustainable living’ business model offers.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

  • Current College Sophomore/Junior level pursuing Bachelor’s degree - All majors welcome.
  • The ideal candidate will possess strong team and analytical skills; strategic thinking skills; leadership ability; initiative and enthusiasm for work in an unstructured environment; the ability to communicate effectively, especially as part of a team.
  • Extracurricular experiences demonstrating initiative and drive beyond academia; capability and interest in a position of leadership and Commercial/Business sense is a plus
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Ability to relocate and willingness to work in a factory location
  • Must be proactive and self-driven and possess the ability to multi-task
  • Strong PC skills in the following programs
  • Word Excel
  • PowerPoint

Life at Unilever is a lot of fun – just like our application process! Check out what you'll experience when you apply for one of our internships or co-ops:

1) Application -Start by completing our simple online application. You can import your details from your LinkedIn profile to speed up the process. You can only apply to one function, so carefully consider which role you would like to pursue before applying.

2) Assessment -After your application, if you meet the basic requirements, we’ll invite you to participate in a series of fun games that looks at different cognitive, emotional, and social traits. This will help us find the best fit for you and you will receive personalized feedback after completing the games.

3) Digital Interview –Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will be invited to participate in a digital interview where you can solve real-world problems using Unilever scenarios. This will give you insight into our company culture and how we do business. The interview is split into two parts – three short hypothetical questions followed by a business case. You can record and complete your video anytime, anywhere. All you need is a computer or mobile device with access to video recording (usually standard in most devices) and a stable internet connection.

4) Discovery Center –Once the interview is complete, we’ll invite our top matches to our offices in the Greater New York City or Toronto areas (depending on which job you applied for) for a truly immersive experience. You’ll get to experience a number of exciting activities and projects along with your peers, meet our leaders, and receive personalized coaching and feedback. The exercises are designed around a real business case study, enabling us to tap into your potential while giving you further insight into what it’s really like to work at Unilever.

What We Can Offer You

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

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