Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprentice Review

by Unilever

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Rating

6.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Working in a laboratory.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Presenting, lab skills, time management.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Job role is very interesting but very stressful.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Rotate each year.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots of support.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • As much support as you can get from distance learning.

    7/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Degree not that relevant to work.

    4/10
  • 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, but not had time to join with heavy degree workload.

    4/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Supportive environment for apprentices.

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

    • Understand their values and provide evidence of your capability to manage a degree and a full time job.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Science

Port Sunlight

May 2023

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