Chartered Management Apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

I work in the insights and analytics department, advising brands and markets on new trends and insights using multiple data sources that could guide new product launches and campaigns.

9/10

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

Project management and managing a wider work load are a few of many key skills I have learnt as I have been given more responsibility and more complex projects moving from my level 3 to level 6.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much so, the programme is diverse and is based around apprentice development and constantly learning meaning when you have learnt you can from one space of the business you move onto the next thing.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well, the business works well with the provider to give a well structured programme over the 3-4 years you are on the course and in the company.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I have weekly catch ups with my manager and have monthly mentoring from more senior members of the business. I would say support is easily accessible for any apprentice that needs or asks for it.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I again have monthly catch ups with my university tutor to talk over my progress, any problems I am currently having and also to discuss any new topics and work towards improving my level of work.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I think the degree I am studying towards is incredibly relevant to my line of work. The modules I learn are easily relatable to my knowledge of my business and I would say i now have a better understanding of how businesses function.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

For anyone wanting to extend their work outside their 9-5 there are plenty of opportunities that can be taken advantage of. These are done based on apprentices being proactive and setting this up however once there is an interest there is plently else to do.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Strong career and personal development opportunites and feel valued as a young employee who will be given real work and real business projects and not just basic 'admin' tasks.

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

Make sure your a proactive and enthusiastic person and you should be fine!