CMI Apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

Attending meetings with our marketing teams, my wider team and agencies that we work with, resolving queries, networking, attending events, assessing research, completing tasks given by my managers, reviewing budgets which I look after from my team and my previous team.

8/10

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

Budget management, general/fundamental business skills and awareness eg knowledge of things like turnover etc, professional communication skills, time management skills, activity prioritisation, networking eg introducing myself to agencies, management eg being in charge of a test and coordinating it as necessary, software skills eg Excel.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love how many people I have met/networked with through events.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well.

8/10

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

Not a huge amount.

4/10

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

Quite a lot, could be more as my tutor has been difficult when we ask for queries on the course.

6/10

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

Very well.

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.)

Lots of social and professional networking events.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel so at home here as I feel seen and heard.

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

Do not be afraid to show off what you can do. Be proud of it and ready to talk about your strengths and successes. Do no feel intimidated by such a big company, instead think about what difference you can make there.