2023 Summer Internship Information Technology - United States

Company: Unilever
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Our Future Leaders Programme will ignite the leader in you. This unique programme is designed to develop Unilever's Future Leaders (UFL) by providing challenging and purposeful opportunities that accelerate their readiness to take on business leadership roles.Looking for highly motivated, independent, and critical thinking individuals who are looking to launch their career in Information Technology (IT). Enabling and future proofing the business through the use of technology is our role. We do this by partnering with business teams to implement innovative solutions and capabilities that will benefit the business and at the end of the day, allow Unilever to succeed in the marketplace. You will have an opportunity to truly lead a project that is both challenging, engaging and drives business value with the support of a network of IT colleagues. Since the IT organization is a global function, our interns get an opportunity to work with teams across the globe and across multiple business functions such as Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales. Individuals that successfully progress through our internship program will get an opportunity to come in as a full-time management trainee through our Unilever Future Leaders Program (UFLP). In this program you get to experience rotational assignments which provide a breadth of experience in a variety of areas within IT which enable a fast-track into managerial positions.Who You Are & What You'll DoIs "Tech" always a topic of interest in your newsfeed? Do you think about how every day challenges could be solved or improved with technology? We look for individuals who have a genuine curiosity and passion for technology. Our most successful interns are motivated by technology and are able to solve business problems through tech innovation. Every IT employee's day to day looks different, but you're guaranteed to learn the importance of information & analytics, creativity, stakeholder management, and driving project milestones in a fast-paced business setting.

• You're a born leader: You will be responsible for the delivery of your own project. You will have the opportunity to work with both global and local teams. You are someone who likes to control their own destiny.
• You're a strategy guru: You will have the freedom to make decisions that impact your project. You can make recommendations that will improve overall experience of our business teams.
• You love to win, and have fun doing it: You get to work for a company that has sustainability as a core value. You work with other team members in community events. You can see your project come to reality.
• You're a changemaker: You can challenge the status quo and craft your project to the outcome you desire. You have a support network that will help you each step of the journey.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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 You'll Need To Succeed
  • Current college juniors pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business with an emphasis in technology is desirable.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Willing to work out of New Jersey office for the summerThe ideal candidate will have the ability to network with people in multiple locations (both in person and virtually), and be able to influence decision makers at different levels in the organization; be both a team player and work independently; manage their own time and projects to meet key milestones; demonstrate leadership capabilities; have the ability to apply creative thinking to challenges and solve complex business problems is important; and good presentation and communication skills will be required as you complete your project presentation to IT leaders at the end of the summer program.What We Can Offer YouCulture for Growth - Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits - Every Voice Matters - Global Reach - Life at Unilever - Careers with Purpose - World Class Career Development Programs - Check Out Our Space - Focus On SustainabilityFor office-based, Research & Development, and remote positions, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to be eligible for employment. Religious and/or medical accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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