The application process
The application process will take you through up to four steps Application form – Online tests – telephone interview – assessment center This document is a “how to” guide to help you prepare to complete the application form. You do not have to complete this in one go, but can come back to it. Just remember to complete and submit before the closing date. Applying To apply you will need to go to www.unilever.co.nz/careers or www.unilever.com.au/careers and then click on graduates/apply. This will take you through to the graduate home page to apply. When you click the link “Apply”, you will go to the following. Here you can search for new vacancies, or login to complete an existing application.

To apply for UFLP, click “Search Openings” and search openings for vacancies in either New Zealand or Australia using the provided filters. When you run the search, you will then see the current vacancies.

Select the position you are interested in. The system will then ask you to login or create a new profile. The profile will keep the details of the application so that it can be completed in several stages.

You are then led through a sequence of screens, some of which are background information about how to apply, as shown below; others are data capture screens where you answer questions.

The first set of data captured is the basic contact information. Any fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and must be completed before the next screen. You can save the application at any time to complete later by clicking on the ‘Save as draft’ button at the bottom of the screen.

You are required to have a recognised degree or equivalent qualification. A list of required qualifications from different countries is shown. You must confirm that you have one of these or the equivalent.

You are then asked to give details about qualifications you have.

Next, you are asked about your work experience and extra-curricular activities.

Unilever may rotate you through a number of placements during the three-year programme. You are therefore expected to be mobile and move within the country, or to different countries, as required. You are asked to confirm you are happy to do this.

The next section is the start of the screening process. You are asked a number of questions:     What attracted you to apply for the Unilever Future Leaders Programme? What attracted you to your chosen function with Unilever? What actions have you taken to find out about Unilever and your chosen function? Please indicate why Unilever should employ you.

The next set of screening questions asks for information on:    A time when you came up with an idea for which you had to obtain buy-in. An example of an occasion when you have had a big issue to solve and you needed help. A time when you spotted an opportunity and made it happen.

Finally before you submit your application you will be asked to upload your CV and transcripts, so make sure these are ready to add. You are then asked to confirm that everything is true and then submit your application. You can only apply once to the graduate programme per year.

You will then receive a confirmation email detailing your application.

You might be asked to take online assessment test directly after submitting your application. You can take it right after, or you can click “Exit Assessment” and come back later to finish the test. Make sure that you do complete these before the closing date. Should you have inquiries, please contact us at peoplelinkanz@accenture.com