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Log InWhat would you do in your first six weeks in this role?
Why This Is Asked
Unilever wants to know if you are proactive, structured, and realistic about starting a new role. They look for self-awareness and a learning-first mindset.
General Approach
Break your six weeks into phases: first for absorbing information and building relationships, second for identifying a small but visible contribution. Show you value learning over imposing ideas too early.
Sample STAR Answer▾
Situation
During my campus leadership as project lead for a university-wide career fair, I had to onboard and align a committee of 15 within the first month.
Task
I needed to quickly understand each member's capacity, build trust, and establish a working rhythm before the main event planning began.
Action
In the first two weeks, I scheduled individual coffee chats and created a skills inventory to map strengths to tasks. Week three and four, I co-designed a shared calendar with deadlines and a weekly check-in protocol. I also shadowed last year's lead to learn past pitfalls and best practices.
Result
Within six weeks, the committee had a clear roadmap, members reported feeling engaged, and we launched the first sponsorship outreach on schedule.
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