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Unilever

miss Review

at Unilever

Degree Apprenticeship

Science

Port Sunlight

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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 current role is working within a lab formulating haircare products as well as researching new ingredients to use within products.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed my programme as over the past four years I have developed personally and professionally and learnt skills I will carry through life with me.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed so many skills including working individually and within a team, problem solving and method development.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Both in the workplace and the university the programme is well structured with lots of support available.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There is a lot of support from both my team but also the managers which is a positive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The academics are always available by webinars and email and offer support when required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification has helped understand areas of my role better for example withy health and safety understanding how important it is
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 social activities within the workplace and some that take place outside. There is yoga available to employees and also proffesional networking is available.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good company that provide good support to apprentices.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Be yourself, show your scientific knowledge but also think of real life applications.
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