Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Working in the Apprenticeship Delivery Team. Supporting the attraction, selection, pre-boarding and on-boarding of Business & Technology apprentices in the UK - with tie ins across Research + Development and Supply Chain. Lead the apprentice digital team.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Have developed many new skills and developed existing ones, including collaboration, organisation and especially leadership skills. These have been learnt through my programme work (project management) as well as on-site training provided by Unilever - not to forget the fantastic on-the-job experience gained from working so closely with different people/teams every day.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Highly enjoy my programme.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Unilever?
  • I feel highly valued by Unilever. This is done through reviews at different stages of my apprenticeship as well as feedback received from my team + widers teams across the business.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Well organised programme. Smooth induction process and close support from training provider and employment support officer.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Well supported by provider throughout programme.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As an apprentice at Unilever, you are highly supported. Before joining, apprentices will be assigned a buddy to keep in contact with them and make sure they're inducted smoothly. There is also opportunity to have an internal mentor for the duration of the scheme.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary covers cost of living very well. However, as I live so close to the office, I do not have to pay for public transport.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Many pre-conceptions of opting for an apprenticeship over university would be that you miss out on a social life, this just isn't the case! There are many nights out/fun activities organised by community teams across our many offices, there's always something to do + fun stuff to get involved with!

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Choosing an apprenticeship over University has been totally the right decision for me and I haven't looked back.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
  • Be yourself, Be yourself, Be yourself.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Customer Service

South East

May 2018


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