Degree Apprentice Review
at Unilever
Degree Apprenticeship
Marketing
Leatherhead
Review Submitted: June 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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 currently work in the marketing foods team where I am involved in a variety of different projects. At the moment I am currently working on internal and external communications where I have the opportunity to work with external partners to raise awareness of the brands. I am also leading in the artwork renovation project of on of the Knorr Aromat Skus.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy working in the foods team due to the upbeat and collaborative culture. Everyone is very friendly and always willing to offer a helping hand when I ask for help. As an apprentice it can be difficult to be the most junior in the room however they ensure I am always involved in all the discussions and value my thoughts and opinions.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed many skills including project management to ensure I keep on top of my priorities. Whilst working with internal and external partners I developed my communication skills, I now feel confident going into any room and speaking confidently.
In my programme I also undertake a university degree where I am able to develop my knowledge in the business world and apply it to my day to day role.
In my programme I also undertake a university degree where I am able to develop my knowledge in the business world and apply it to my day to day role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The process of getting into Unilever was a pleasant experience including the induction and training material that was provided before I started my role. In addition, every week I have a study day to ensure I keep up with my university assignments and is supported with my line manager throughout the process.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have great support from my manager, we have a weekly 121 to discuss any issues I may be having with any projects and we also use this time to run through some training on different platforms to help develop my confidence in areas I struggle with. I also know that if I need any help it is easy for me to reach out to other members of the team.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I enjoy study at open university as the support is accessible with my training provider. We also have a quarterly review to discuss my progress in university which is great to ensure I keep on top of my work but as well as I can flag any issues I am having. It is very easy to speak and reach out to my tutors through email or on teams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I definitely believe doing a degree apprenticeship has benefitted me as it allows me to put what I learn at university into practice. For example, I recently learnt about concepts of marketing and have applied this to my role in marketing. It also helps to learn about different areas I may not be familiar with e.g. business ethics.
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
I am in the outreach development team where I have the opportunity to reach out to different schools and talk about the apprenticeship programme. Its a great opportunity to help young people understand what their next steps in the future may be and provide a great alternative than going to the traditional route.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I definitely would recommend Unilever to a friend as it have an amazing upbeat collaborative culture. Working at Unilever has enhanced my knowledge of how a large corporate business operates. Unilever has a great purpose which aligns with my own and ensures that everything I do is done with a sustainable purpose.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
I would recommend researching about Unilever beforehand including learning about it's purpose and business values this helps ensure that you are working in a company that aligns with your values. I would also recommend practicing for the interview process with your friends/family as practice makes perfect. It would also be great to reach out to other Unilever apprentices on LinkedIn to have an understanding of their experiences.
