Digital Marketing apprentice Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

I work in performance marketing within the beauty and wellbeing DMC team. This entails working in retail media and SEO. I lead our Amazon Brand stores and SEO channels.

9/10

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

I have learnt so many new skills since joining Unilever, including deepening my understanding of AI and leveraging AI tools for content generation, I have also developed technical SEO skills and website development skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme, my team has been so supportive since starting the programme and I have been given so many valuable opportunities to enhance my career progression.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure of my programme is well organised, I have a clear role and responsibility within my team. My line manager helps me with my work to study balance.

8/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer. I have weekly catch-ups with my line manager and have monthly progress reviews for career progression. I also receive regular upskilling workshops.

10/10

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

The training provider gives moderate levels of support.

6/10

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

6/10

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 lots of extra-curricular activities to get involved in at work, including the netball or football team, book club, or social events.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is an amazing company which gives you the opportunity to grow.

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

The most difficult part of doing a degree apprenticeship is the work to study balance, if you ever feel overwhelmed make sure you bring it up to your line manager as they will always support you.