Digital Marketing Degree Apprentice Review
at Unilever
Degree Apprenticeship
Digital Marketing
EC4Y
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
4/5
I am part of a global team working across various brands, focusing on digital fields, particularly content performance. I regularly collaborate with multiple markets and meet with both internal and external teams. My role comes with a growing amount of responsibility and a variety in day-to-day tasks,
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have hugely enjoyed my programme, due to the people I have worked with, the support I have felt in starting my career, and the actual work I have been doing as I always feel that I am contributing in a real way to the work my team produces with a fair amount of responsibility.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
My line managers and wider team have always been very supportive in teaching me new skills and extending my current skillset, making me feel more confident at work and experience the benefits of having a wider breadth of knowledge in the industry.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme could be structured better, with clearer direction from the Careers team. There is a role rotation halfway through the programme, however this process was difficult and meant that I had to organise the rotation between other apprentices myself.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There is a lot of support offered elsewhere from the Future Careers team, in terms of workshops and networking opportunities. However, the majority of the support I receive is directly from my team and managers who have always made me feel very supported.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Feedback varies from module to module, however the actual training provider has provided suboptimal support and information regarding the offboarding of the programme.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
This varies depending on what module is being studied, however I do believe that in general learning the basic core principals of marketing has definitely helped me perform better in my role - and also working in an industry role has helped me with the learning at university.
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 different clubs and networks that can be joined, as well as semi-regular networking opportunities for all apprentices, industrial placement students, and graduates. These are all optional.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have massively enjoyed my time as an apprentice and it is great to work for such a large company that really values its employees. I have always felt valued within my team, and never like a burden to teach.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Make sure you know the different business groups within the company and have a focus on your personal purpose and how this aligns with Unilever's purpose.
