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As a Data & Analytics Business Engagement Industrial Placement 西瓜视频 at Unilever, I act as a bridge between the business and technical teams, ensuring data solutions meet real business needs. My day-to-day involves stakeholder alignment, scoping project requirements, building of Power BI dashboards or automation tools, and translating technical insights into business impact. I also lead initiatives to improve data-driven decision-making across my teams.

I significantly developed my stakeholder management, project leadership, and communication skills鈥攅specially in translating technical insights into clear business impact. I also gained hands-on experience with Power BI, Excel automation, Power Automate, and Azure capabilities. Leading multi-functional projects helped me develop my problem-solving, time management, and agility. Most importantly, I learnt how to thrive in ambiguity and drive clarity in complex, cross-functional team environments.

I had the opportunity to lead multiple end-to-end projects, manage stakeholder relationships, and independently drive data-led decision-making. I owned key deliverables such as Power BI dashboards, automation flows and more. Presenting to senior leaders to aligning technical teams with business needs, the responsibility I was given felt both meaningful and impactful鈥攆ar beyond what I expected from an intern role.

I received consistent support from my line manager, buddy, and wider team throughout the placement. While I was trusted with autonomy, I always had access to guidance when needed鈥攂e it for technical questions, or personal development. Regular check-ins, mentoring sessions, and open communication channels created a strong safety net that helped me grow confidently while still feeling supported in navigating complicated projects.

The culture at Unilever is incredibly inclusive, purpose-driven, and empowering. There鈥檚 a genuine emphasis on wellbeing, learning, and collaboration鈥攑eople are approachable at every level, and you鈥檙e encouraged to bring your full self to work. The atmosphere is fast-paced yet supportive, with a strong sense of community and shared ambition. It鈥檚 a place where curiosity is welcomed, impact is valued, and interns are treated as integral contributors from day one.

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement鈥攊t was both challenging and incredibly rewarding. Every day felt purposeful, whether I was leading a project, learning from experts, or organizing social events. Unilever鈥檚 culture, the people I worked and formed a relationship with made even the toughest days enjoyable, and I leave feeling more confident, capable, and excited about my future in this field.

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Be yourself, stay curious, and show genuine passion for purpose-driven impact. Unilever values people who ask questions, embrace ambiguity, and value collaboratation. Don鈥檛 just focus on your technical skills鈥攈ighlight your ability to think commercially, communicate clearly, and adapt to situations. Make sure to Engage with the company鈥檚 values鈥攑urpose, sustainability, and inclusion, they aren鈥檛 just buzzwords here, they genuinely shape the culture of the company.