Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Review

by Nestle

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

Within my apprenticeship i have been given the opportunity to do four 6 month placements. My current placement involves working with Purina, alongside the discount store. Within this role, i would analyse current sales and trends and work together with customers to improve ecommerce journeys, enabling the sales of our products.

7/10

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

I have learnt an array of new skills. Having the opportunity to work across four different departments mans i've been given the time to explore my strengths and weaknesses, which has allowed me to work out where i would like my career to lead in the future. Alongside this i have been able to study a degree in professional management, and at the end of the course will be given the opportunity to become chartered.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme, as i've been able to get exposure to so many different areas of a business that you can't learn from a textbook. Now i have a much better idea of where i would like to go in the future, and as an added bonus my degree is free! I also love working for Nestle, as their culture is very good for work life balance, and there are lots of company perks i wouldn't be able to get elsewhere.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Our programme is well structured, with a good mix between university and work time.

8/10

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

I gain support from my manager, the academy team, our apprenticeship coach and the university.

8/10

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

Support from Sheffield Hallam is good, they have lots of ways to contact them when working long distance.

8/10

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

It helps a lot, as i can understand the theory we are learning in our degree by looking at the real life applications i've experienced in the workplace.

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.)

There are lots of activities to get involved in at Nestle, and ones that can really appeal to your passions such as a climate network.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Nestle to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel you get the best of both world between university, a job and experience,

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

Be yourself, and research the company beforehand.