Data science degree apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

My Role includes doing example projects that I would be doing should I have been on a real project but because I am so new to this role example projects is something I currently work on

6/10

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

Yes , project management , social listening skills , data processing , data collection

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme however I feel as though the work has been quite slow or maybe not as team based as I hoped the example projects I complete individually then report to my line manager when ive completed them

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is extremely well structured in terms of university and how the modules will be taught, on the work based side there are rotations between different functions which Is great as it gives a more well-rounded experience of all the functions rather than just the 1.

7/10

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

I receive incredible support from my employer from health and wellbeing sessions to training courses available to increase my skills and qualities to bring to my role

9/10

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

Yes we receive a lot of support as well, in addition to the study day lectures there are also support sessions to ask any questions we may have

9/10

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

I feel as though it provides me with the basic knowledge I require however applying this knowledge to my role perhaps requires more specific training available from my companys learning platfor.

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.)

Not that I know of currently due to covid but I believe there are onsite gyms available at some sites. And there is also apprenticeship networking events as well

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because you are able to progress through the company and work for such a global company with exposure to a variety of different business divisions

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

I would say make sure you apply with knowledge of what division you would like to go into as I think once you are put inside marketing or supply chain you remain within that division but rotate in different sub functions within that division. And also try to network with current apprentices who work in the role you are applying for to see if the job role is for you .