Finance Apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

My role involves posting the business units daily sales reports, Monthly forecasting BMI and Overheads spend. Assisting the marketing with any spending plans

9/10

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

My excel skills have hugely been developed throughout my time at Unilever as well as my confidence at talking to new people

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is tailored well to meet objectives for my apprenticeship. I enjoy meeting new colleagues and working alongside them

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Programme is structured in line with Kaplans assessment objectives

8/10

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

employer is very supportive, especially when taking exams and very understanding

8/10

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

Training provider is some what supportive if you reach out to them yourself.

5/10

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

So far my studying has not been to relevant to my current job role however I may be able to apply this in other areas

8/10

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 is often socials on a Thursday evening like bowling, meals out, drinks etc

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very supportive environment to work with. Teams are always understanding of mistakes made and allow you to learn from them

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

Be confident and know the brand. Know how the business is performing as this is a common question asked