Business Admin Apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

On a day to day basis my role mainly revolves around Project Management activities. Working with technical, design and change management teams to create plans and deadlines for project delivery. Also, tracking and monitoring of task's status are important parts of my role.

10/10

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

My Excel skills have improved dramatically as well as using other platforms such as Microsoft project, which I had never used previously. I've also become a much more effective communicator and and organise myself and others to a higher level.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the opportunities that my role gives me, being able to work with colleagues from all over the business and learn from their experiences. I believe this will benefit me greatly in the future.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is structured well, I have regular available contact with both my trainer and my line manager to see what my next steps are and where I currently am. To improve training, it would be good to see a holistic view of what will be achieved in the project.

7/10

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

My employee gives me regular support and engagement if needed and where appropriate. I can always bring any issues / concerns I have.

10/10

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

I speak to my training provider on a monthly basis. I receive updates on the work produced so far and my next steps for my next meeting

8/10

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

My course have given my insight into factors of a business such as stakeholder engagement and planning / organisation that I have taken into my role day to day.

7/10

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.)

I have taken part in apprentice brand awareness challenges for brands such as PG tips where I worked with other apprentices all over the country.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

An excellent company for supporting apprentices, great sense of community and has its employees at its heart. Purpose led vision for the future and wants to make an greater impact on the world. A great place to work.

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

Be yourself, find a brand or scheme that Unilever has launched that you can relate to and why. Look at the type of products Unilever sells and the things it wants to achieve and see where you can bring your own abilities to help.