Social Business Analyst Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.3/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Social Business Analyst Using tools to answer market research questions for business partners. Interact with line manager and brand managers work with external agencies Responsible for digital displays, Brand related briefs. Projects: brand dashboards for multiple walls ice cream brands, campaign tracking for magnum I create dashboards using a tool and interact with agencies to complete briefs.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed my IT skills by learning how to use Boolean coding and use a range of tools, I have learnt about data analysis and marketing. have been on training courses with a range of different tools and am on a Consumer Market insights course.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The culture and the team are amazing and so welcoming, exceeded all expectations, was made a part of the team from the get go.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Unilever?

Yes I feel like a key part of the team and have been nominated for an award for a piece of work. and was recognised by senior stakeholders

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very organised, set expectations of what I need to do and produce, frequent meetings to see how I am getting on and constant support via email and phone.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I get feedback when I submit work and can always email or call them

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Line manager is great with support and I can always get help from her if needed, I am constantly being pushed by her which is perfect for my development.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Travel is a large cost for me as I have to commute into London. And it could be a little more. However I can make do with what I am getting. But the other unseen costs do catch me out, I.e going for a lunch or a drink that wasn't budgeted.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Plenty of company events, sports, volunteering, away days etc.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Amazing experience with a extremely successful company and one of the largest in the UK, best place to network and learn from other peoples experiences

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?

Stick at it, long and hard recruitment process but it is worth the work, they want the best, and don't worry about not knowing, its a risk and well worth taking