CMDA Aprentice Review
at Nestlé
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Gatwick, Surrey
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
I am currently in a Marketing role - The degree apprenticeship allows you to move around: Supply Chain, Marketing, Commercial Development and Sales. I am now on my second rotation and this consists of creating new content working with content studio and also creating campaigns
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Overall I do enjoy this programme as this allows me to build a skill set throughout so many different divisions also I get to go to university every six weeks for around a week this is where we can socialise and meet new people etc.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt the below skills so far:
Time Management
Networking
Communication
Data Analysis
Self Management
Creativity
Challenging Conversations
Leadership
Managing work load
Time Management
Networking
Communication
Data Analysis
Self Management
Creativity
Challenging Conversations
Leadership
Managing work load
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I believe the program is structured well as the university modules align with the roles I do at work so I am able to add what I have learnt at university to my place of work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I received range of support as I have mentor also I have the previous cohorts on my scheme that are always happy to help. Also I have access to help from the academy team.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get a lot of support from my training provider as I can always send them an email and they are able to help also I have a work based coach that helps us and also explains the concept to my manager and how the 20% of the job works.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualifications are aligned with my job role and allows me to use me learning at work to add value to the organisation.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are things you can get into on the side for example: I do a lot of opportunities within youth ambassador therefore allowing me to connect with sixth form students or college students to share my experience etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Nestlé to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend this to a friend as I am able to do two things at once. I am building experience as well as getting a degree. Also I get to meet so many new people on my course.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nestlé?
I would give the tip to just be yourself throughout the interview process. And also express what you are interested in this can help when finding the placements when you start.
