Marketing Apprentice Review
at Unilever
Degree Apprenticeship
Digital Marketing
Kingston upon Thames
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.8 /5
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4/5
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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
My role involves supporting members of the team and owning my own projects. This involves leading on media and budget responsibilities. Day to day involves meetings, emails and execution through briefs using Word and Powerpoint. It is a mixture of working from home (2 days), working in the office (2 days), and attending University (1 day).
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme as the team I work with are amazing and I work on fun and interesting campaigns, I like university but sometimes the lectures and seminars are poor due to content and/or lecturers. Overall, I enjoy the apprenticeship and find much more accomplishment than in my previous Level 3 apprenticeship.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have learnt a huge amount on this apprenticeship, 3 that stick out are:
- Time management - Learning how to prioritise task and manage people's expectations.
- Budget and finance skills - I have learnt how to produce best in class management of budgeting via Excel.
- Knowledge of a business works, specifically large FMCGs.
- Time management - Learning how to prioritise task and manage people's expectations.
- Budget and finance skills - I have learnt how to produce best in class management of budgeting via Excel.
- Knowledge of a business works, specifically large FMCGs.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My working role is very structured and well managed by my LM, however I find the learning side of it sometimes very unstructured due to last minute changes and lack of understanding between apprentice and training provider. Overall, however there is someone to always communicate with but I wish that it was structured to begin with.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Alot of support, I have been across multiple managers but every single one has attended my progress reviews and supported me when I needed it and also sometimes when I don't think I need it. They have become role models for me so I can try and follow their behaviours and learn from them.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I receive more support when I ask for it from my provider and have check up calls every 3 months, however overall it is sometimes a struggle to get support in the first place. For example, this can be in lectures and seminars where I am shown what the answer is and not necessarily how to get there.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel that the experience I gain through work is much vital to my skills and knowledge, however there have been a few relevant modules which have helped me to perform better, for example Media Planning. Although, overall I believe the degree will help me develop in my career and progress further.
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
Yes I engage in social activities after work where I have met a lot of friends within the business, and I also attend the office football 5 a side after work too. Through this, I have been involved in organising charity football matches and met people I would not have normally been able to meet.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend Unilever to a friend due to the supportive environment and people led culture that exists within the company. Everyone you meet will want to help if asked and that is refreshing to see in such a busy and sometimes hectic workplace. There are also lots of opportunities to upskill.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
I would recommend to be yourself and be as open and inquisitive as you can possibly be. It is okay to not know something, but somebody can always bring the energy to want to learn and be involved in as much as possible. Also, make sure you are always available to help others.
