Commercial Degree Apprentice Review

by Nestle

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

Overall the CMDA Scheme allows us to move around four functions in Nestle; Marketing, Sales,Supply Chain and Commercial Development. I am currently in Marketing and my day to day role consists of communicating with my team in regards to new content ideas also going to studios to create content.

9/10

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

I have learnt a range of Skills: Communication Time Management Building Relationships Networking Adjusting

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy this programme as I am employed within a cohort so I can also have a social life and meet loads of new apprentices. I enjoy going to University in Sheffield as we get to stay in a Hotel as a cohort and also socialise with other degree apprentices.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure of the programme is well structured as there is loads of support and clarity from both university and from the Nestle Team. The university side also gives us the time table for the whole 3 years - I find this useful as I can communicate this with my manager.

9/10

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

I receive a lot of support from the Nestle team as you get a mentor , work based coach, Manager and also support from the academy.

10/10

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

I receive a work based coach - As well as frequent catch up calls with the module leaders. I also have their emails and can content the team easily.

8/10

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

The qualifications and training that I do at university aligns with my role. Alot of the time the thing I learn at university I can bring it to work in order to add value. The course also allows me to reflect on my role etc.

10/10

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 extra curricular activities such as becoming an youth ambassadors for the future degree apprentices. Also within teams at Nestle there are social activities that we do together.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Nestle to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend Nestle as overall it is a great way of starting your career. Also the culture of nestle is extremely welcoming. Additionally, Nestle allows us to work flexible - I can start and finish at what time suits me as long as I am doing my contracted hours.

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

I would say do your research on the company and be yourself when applying. When in an interview present yourself as out going and enthusiastic as within nestle the culture aligns with these characteristics.