Global Communications Apprentice Review
at Unilever
Higher Level Apprenticeship
PR and Communications
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
I support with internal and external communications for the marketing function
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed my time at Unilever. The company culture is amazing, everyone is always very keen to help and teach. It is a great place to learn.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I improved my communications, problem-solving, management and interpersonal skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is well structure, I missed applying more project management knowledge on a day to day basis, but I was still very involved in comms projects that I was able to project manage.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
A lot of support from Unilever. But as a temp worker my employer was Manpower, which didn't followed my progress at all. at the start it was said I will have a meeting every three months support from Manpower, in a two year programme met them twice.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider was very supportive.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification gave me the skills to apply in my role.
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Amazing company culture, exposure to different business areas, great place to learn.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Ask questions, try to be as much involved as possible, even if you are just in the room, you'll be learning more than you think.
