**IT Summer Internship**
**Description**
ABOUT UNILEVER UNITED STATES, INC\.:
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Refreshments, Home and Personal Care products with sales in more than 190 countries\. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Consort For Men, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Fruttare, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter\!, Just for Me\!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Motions, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q\-tips, Simple, St\. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe, TRESemmé and Vaseline\. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies\.
Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating approximately $8\.5 billion in sales in 2014\.
The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan \(USLP\) aims to double the size of Unilever’s business, while reducing its overall environmental footprint and increasing positive social impact\. The USLP is a strategic response to the challenges businesses face operating in an uncertain and volatile world\. See more on the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan at http://www\.unileverusa\.com/sustainable\-living/ \.
Unilever ranked number one in its sector on the 2014 Dow Jones Sustainability Index\.
The entire Unilever global factory network, as well as its U\.S\. non\-manufacturing facilities, have achieved zero non\-hazardous waste to landfill status\.
For more information on Unilever U\.S\. and its brands visit: www\.unileverusa\.com
To connect with Unilever U\.S\. via Facebook visit:https://www\.facebook\.com/UnileverCareersUS
To connect with Unilever U\.S\. via Twitter follow: @unileverusa
To learn more about taking small actions that can make a big difference visit: https://www\.brightfuture\.us
IT Summer Internship Overview:
The purpose of the IT Internship Program is to introduce students to careers in Unilever IT through challenging and rewarding experiences offering the opportunity to contribute to business goals\. The aim is to use this experience as a pathway to future employment within our Unilever IT teams\.
Through their individual assignments, students will develop knowledge and professional skills one of the following areas:
+ North Americas IT Business Partnering Teams – provide Client Business Partner Relationship Skills
+ Global Innovation Teams – participate in evaluation of global IT solutions and leverage appropriately
+ Enterprise Services Team – primary focus is on third party provider relationship management
Depending on the particular assignment, knowledge can be gained in additional IT Professional Skills and systems knowledge\. The internship will be fully integrated into the business objectives and will allow a realistic perspective of an IT position\.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Participate in business client management discussions while working with various Unilever business teams to identify IT resources to enable the business in meeting and tracking key deliverables
+ Participate in the implementation of IT programs and systems
+ Prepare analysis of business needs
+ Own day to day responsibilities as well as a project deliverable during the internship assignment
Qualifications:
+ Current college sophomore/junior level pursuing Bachelor’s degree in information technology
+ The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership competencies; analytical ability and strategic thinking skills; strong communication skills; the ability to understand complex business issues and to manage effectively in a fast moving and dynamic environment\.
+ Cumulative GPA of 3\.0 or higher
+ Ability to relocate and willingness to work at Unilever offices in Englewood Cliffs, NJ or Trumbull, CT
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:
99. 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\.
99. 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\.
99. 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\.
99. 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\.
If you are an individual with a disability and at any time feel you need an accommodation in order to complete any step of this process, please contact us at NARecruitment@unilever\.com or \(201\) 894\-7530\.
CANDIDATES MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U\.S\.
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
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law\. For more information, please seeEEO is the Law\.
**Job:** Information Technology
**Primary Location:** United States\-New Jersey\-Englewood Cliffs
**Schedule:** Full\-time
**Shift:** Day Job
**Travel:** Yes, 5 % of the Time
**Unposting Date:** Ongoing
**Req ID:** 16000F5T