Digital Marketing Apprenticeship Review
at Unilever
Degree Apprenticeship
Marketing
Leatherhead
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
5 /5
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5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Within my role I co-ordinate marketing campaigns and collate data from the results and learnings. On a day to day basis I meet with brand teams to plan and assist their digital marketing campaigns. I also help to organise and run capability sessions for marketing employees with a senior team member.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
So far I have enjoyed my experience within Unilever and working alongside my main team. I have a small team who are always available to assist when I need them and encourage me to develop my skills. I enjoy my day to day role and the University course one day a week.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
One skill which has improved is my confidence since joining Unilever as I run monthly capability sessions where I present to an audience of around 100 employees. Another skill I have improved on is my decision making as I am requite to make independent recommendations for brands on the best approach for campaigns.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is organised well with 1 day of study and 4 days of working. I have the time organised to complete my university work and Unilever work, allowing me to manage my time effectively. I am kept up to date on developments by the future leaders team and the university lecturers.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have weekly catch ups with each of my team members to help with any problems or be given new projects to work on. I am supported by my employer within these catch up sessions and am also able to reach out to my line manager whenever I am faced with any issues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have a catch up with my course coordinator at university each semester to ensure I am on track within my course. I am also able to email the lecturers if I face any issues throughout the module. They provide feedback to help me on areas I have struggled within.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I learn transferrable skills within my university course which I am able to use within my day to day role. Most of my modules have been linked to work I carry out daily allowing me to put these skills into action. This is because my degree is digital marketing, the same as my job role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There have been social activities put on during celebratory times of the year such as Christmas and Easter where teams get together to take part in challenges virtually. There are also quizes hosted by other apprentices on a regular basis to allow us to meet other team members as it is more difficult online.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Unilever have been a fantastic employer throughout the recruitment process, onboarding and setting my employment up throughout the first 9 months of my apprenticeship. If I have ever had any issues I am able to easily reach out to someone to help find a solution. They also offer great benefits and other employees are great to work alongside.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
I would advice applicants to research into the company and the position they are applying for to prepare them for the interview process. I would also suggest training on interview skills to prepare for the application process. Also, to be confident within the interview to show interviewers that you'd be a good candidate for the role.
