Marketing Assistant Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

I work as a marketing assistant, some of my key roles are helping with samples, the budget and brand related activities these can be in person events or online activities.

9/10

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

I have developed many new skills and continue to do so. Some of these include time management, communication, prioritisation and many others.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme, I learn a lot and there is a huge community of apprentices in the company I work for so I feel supported. I'm also able to get involved in many different things so I get to enjoy trying new things.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I feel my programme is very well structured/organised.

9/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer, my line manager is supportive of both my work for the company and my apprenticeship work.

9/10

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

My provider offers a lot of support.

9/10

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

My qualification offers insight on how companies work and why they work the way they do. This helps me better understand my job and helps me make better informed decisions in my role.

9/10

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, there are lots of events and you can be as involved as you chose there is no pressure.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because its a supportive and interesting workplace with opportunities for progression and change.

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

Learn about the company and be authentic when applying. Unilever is a purpose driven company.