Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a fragrance apprentice at Unilever. My day to day job being the assessment of fragrance across the Unilever laundry fragrance portfolio and designing experiments within the fragrance space to optimise our mixes.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt how to be organised, interact with others in a professional way whilst communicating my views.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my work along with attending university as I have the opportunity to utilise my skills.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Unilever?
  • Within my current role I feel appreciated. I have also been internally recognised within previous roles I have had within Unilever. But it is sometimes a struggle not being in work all the time to complete targets set.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The support network of apprentices and managers around me is generally great. My programme being focused on fragrance was very channelled and easy to follow as I have allocated teams to work for.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive ample support from my internal line manager and my academic advisor in university. They are generally accessible my email and they will take the time to speak to me in person with regards to any issues I am facing.

    10/10

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

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary and benefits packages is great for the position I am in, allows me to live comfortably whilst having a social life.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There could be further sport clubs. Plenty of volunteering opportunities within the apprenticeship community.

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Well paid and you are valued.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
  • Don't stress and learn a little bit about the environmental initiatives that Unilever are engaging in.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Customer Service

North West

May 2018


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