Commercial Trainee Review

by Nestle

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

I am currently in a sales role in a team who look after the 5th largest UK grocery customer. I am customer facing so a lot of my role is building relationships with the customer.

9/10

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

On the programme I will gain a BA Hons in Professional Business Practice with Sheffield Hallam. There are also fantastic training opportunities on the job such as presentation and negotiation workshops.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The scheme has brought me life long friends and the company has adpated extremely well to young people coming into the business.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Nestle?

The nature of the programme is that you are given a live role from day 1 and this helps you learn quickly in a fast paced environment. My hard work on the programme and by being an ambassador externally Nestle put me forward for an award that was recognised and the Food and Drink Industry award ceremony.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The induction, training and support on the programme is fantastic. When starting the programme you are given a buddy, mentor and line manager.

9/10

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

There is constant accessibility to gain the training you want.

5/10

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

The whole business is really bought into the Fast Start programme and that flows down for the CEO right down to your line manager.

10/10

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

The salary is excellent for a school leaver and Nestle also pay all your university and tuition fees.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are a lot of social events at Nestle and we are inducted with the graduates which really kick starts the social scene.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Nestle to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a great place to work with fantastic opportunities.

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

Ask as many questions as you can to those already on the programme to ensure the scheme is exactly what you want to do. At the assessment centre act professionally, ensure you have done your research into the company and bring up your findings at the assessment centre.