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Degree Apprentice - HR Review

at Unilever

Degree Apprenticeship

Human Resources

Kingston upon Thames

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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
Employee Relocation: Coordinating the logistics of employee relocations, including visa applications, housing arrangements, and travel plans.
Cultural Integration: Supporting employees in adapting to new cultures and work environments, often through training and orientation programs
Communication: Acting as a liaison between employees, HR departments, and external service providers to facilitate smooth transitions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy this programme as I gain real world experience, this is applying what I learn in real-time, working on actual projects and solving real- world problems. This hands-on experience is incredibly fulfilling and provide a sense of accomplishment.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Improved on all the following skills - communication, organizational, cultural awareness, problem solving
New skill I have learnt is over legal knowledge

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Unilever's degree apprenticeship programmes are highly organized and structured to provide comprehensive support and development for us as apprentices. My programme includes formal training to ensure I gain the necessary knowledge and skills. This training is designed to complement on-the-job experience, providing a balanced approach to learning.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive mentorship from experienced professionals who provide advice, feedback, and support throughout the programme. This helps me navigate challenges and develop my skills.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
There is a lot of support from our training provider to make sure we are on track with our education learning and our on the job committments. The balance between both is important and when struggling between the both, Unilever and our training provide find ways to make it less challenging showing the importance of apprentice management.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My training provider provides the key skills required via information and assignments whereas when working on my daily role, I am able to put these knowledge and skills to practice in the real working world
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 many social events that occur throughout the year, there is also a Unilever Football team that get the opportunity to play in a stadium between the 2 offices of Kingston and 100VE

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would highly recommend Unilever's apprenticeship programmes to a friend because they offer a unique blend of comprehensive support, real-world experience, and career development opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Research Unilever and make sure your goals align with business goals as this is something all Unilever employees work towards. Also having a purpose which resonates with Unilevers purpose will make it easier for you to stand out!
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