Business Analyst Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

Monitoring data and looking after the repository database for all IT assets. Dealing with any adhoc queries regarding the configuration management database. Looking for improvements within existing systems and processes.

9/10

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

Teamwork, Communication, IT Services, software and programmes, how to manage and deal with stakeholders, how to act professionally in a work environment.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy going to work everyday and have made lots of friendships within this programme. It is fun and challenging, as well as very rewarding.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is organised rather well and allows me to balance study time along with practical work.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer, and especially my line manager. She is available whenever I need to query something or gain assistance with something. I can reach out to a lot of colleagues including my direct employers for help whenever I need it.

10/10

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

I am supported well from my training provider, who assigned me a learning and development coach who is available 24/7. My coach helps me with any queries and concerns I may have about my apprenticeship.

10/10

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

It helps me a lot as I can utilise various techniques that we are taught within our qualifications in my role.

10/10

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.)

Yes, lots of social activities run, such as team meals, office parties etc. There are also clubs on at lunch such as yoga and running.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Unilever is a fantastic place to work and encourages success and development. Unilever care about their employees and we are all treated with respect. It is also a great company to work for due to the environmental benefits we bring.

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

I would advise you to really consider why you are applying to Unilever - if you want to make a difference to the environment and work at a place that encourages learning, development and achievement, then you are applying to the right place.