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Unilever

Data Scientist Review

at Unilever

Degree Apprenticeship

Data Analysis

Port Sunlight

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - 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
Creating machine learning models, data handling and excel management. Creating dashboards for PowerBI analysis
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Its enjoyable, the type of work I do relates well to my university which helps with applying the theory we are learning

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed python and coding skills, as well as general data analysis techniques and good practices

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The program is well organised, there is sufficient time to complete University tasks/coursework alongside Unilever work
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support is there if needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Support is there if needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The topics we learn are very relatable to the tasks we complete in work, which helps a lot with learning since we can apply the theory and skills from lectures on real tasks
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
Yes there are plenty

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is a lot of support with work tasks as well as University learning, which means you're not left in the dark if struggling and there is always someone to help. The work is interesting and helps slowly develop your skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Definitely apply, since there is something for everyone and a lot of room to develop personally and professionally at a steady pace
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