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Unilever early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-03 against Unilever's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Unilever.

At a glance

How Unilever recruits

2027 Industrial Placements (some functions open, others closed or opening soon). 6 stages, from Unilever's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Unilever names them.

  1. Step 1: Online Application & IP Simulation

    Application form

    Online application then an interactive IP simulation introducing the business, leading into situational judgement questions.

    “Complete an online application form before completing our interactive IP simulation, designed to give you insight into our organisation and the programme you’re applying for.”
    Source

  2. Step 1: IP Simulation situational judgement

    Situational judgement test

    Situational judgement questions based on realistic business scenarios, within the IP simulation.

    “This will prepare you for a series of situational judgement questions based on realistic business scenarios.”
    Source

  3. Step 2: Online Assessment

    Online tests

    Numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning tests.

    “Complete a numerical reasoning assessment, an online test that measures your ability to interpret and draw conclusions from numerical data and verbal Reasoning assessment an online test that measures your ability to understand and evaluate written information.”
    Source

  4. Step 3: Digital Interview

    Recorded video interview

    Video interview; format not described.

    “Complete a video interview.”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  5. Step 4: Virtual Discovery Centre

    Assessment centre

    Half-day virtual discovery centre with immersive business challenges and interviews.

    “Attend a half-day virtual discovery centre alongside fellow candidates. This will include immersive business challenges and interviews.”
    Source

  6. Step 5: In-Person Discovery Centre

    Assessment centre

    Half-day in-person discovery centre at a Unilever office: interviews with business leaders and function-related challenges.

    “This will give you the opportunity to visit a Unilever office, meet and interview with business leaders, and work on function-related business challenges.”
    Source

Visa sponsorship

  • Future Leaders Programme

    Unilever publishes no visa sponsorship policy for its UK early careers programmes

  • Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships

    Unilever lists nine Level 6 degree apprenticeships and pay, but nothing on residency or visa sponsorship.

    “A Competitive Salary ranging from £19,000 - £25,000”

  • Industrial Placement Programme

    Unilever publishes salary, sites and a rolling deadline for 2027 but not a sponsorship position.

    “2027 Industrial Placement Opportunities Are Now Open!”

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Common questions

What is the Unilever placement application process?
Unilever's own careers pages describe 6 stages: Step 1: Online Application & IP Simulation, then Step 1: IP Simulation situational judgement, then Step 2: Online Assessment, then Step 3: Digital Interview, then Step 4: Virtual Discovery Centre, then Step 5: In-Person Discovery Centre.
Does Unilever use a recorded video interview?
Yes. Unilever lists a recorded video interview stage ("Step 3: Digital Interview").

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