Global Connected Packaging Programme Support Review

My role includes supporting brands to implement QR codes across product packaging, POS stands, and TV advertisements to create a seamless consumer journey from pack AW/adverts to the brand's online offering. On a day-to-day basis, I generate QR codes, work with our external design agency to create 'pretty' QR codes that will match a brand's aesthetic, develop landing pages, and then analyse the consumer data we gather from said experiences.

Quickly into my placement year, I was promoted to 'Global Connected Packaging Programme Support'- aka, supporting the programme manager in their day-to-day work. This saw me being solely responsible for a lot of brand contact & analytical work, and so training was absolutely on-the-job (although support was available if needed). As the year went on my responsibilities have expanded- to the point where I led the team when my manager was out of the office.

Coming from a non-tech background, I have quickly learnt new skills such as data analytics (including interpreting GA data & implementing Power BI dashboards), as well as honing my professionalism and business acumen when conversing with multiple parties- whether than be internal or external teams around the globe.

When joining, I had a Line Manager who led the team & was my go-to contact for all things Unilever. I also had a Contact Manager, who was there to support me if I had any team-specific grievances that I felt I couldn't take to my line manager. Manpower (who I was contracted under) responds to any queries quickly and is always there with pay/holiday/bonus support.

Absolutely fantastic- there is so much room for upskilling and learning new things, which is encouraged! You have the opportunity to get involved with purpose-driven work e.g., I worked on Dove's Reverse Selfie TV project, which was amazing! The teams love what they do, and that is reflected in the general attitude to work. I would definitely come back to work here in the future- plus, you can receive a bonus!

I loved it so much! And not in a generic ', I'm promoting the company' way. I've been involved in so much amazing work this year, and it has completely redefined what I want to do in the future- I now know what work excites me & what I want to wake up and do every day! I would definitely recommend this placement, especially if you are unsure of what you want to do.

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