Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Supply Chain management, this involves coordinating the day to day distribution of stock across the Astraeneca network. This means laising with a group of frieght forwarders and demand planners in Europe, Americia and the Middle East. Also, the roles means we are required to process various orders through our outbound warehouse.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • A national recognised qualification, (foundation degree in internationl trade). This is an excellant course and is highly revelant to our exporting role.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Very enjoyable! Involved in a tight group of indivuals. Also with some great social perks.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by AstraZeneca?
  • I do feel valued, I feel that I'm appreciated by my manager massively and feel that I have the opportunity to get involved with the advantages of working for a large multinational.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I've been given a very highly recognised role from day one, with the benefits of a very flexible programme. Meetings and mentouring is very professional, combined with support and allocation of time to study.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Generally great guidance and advice and work closely with my managers and tutors alike

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Plenty of help from the employer, with an excellant line manager.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It meets my living costs and living costs, fortunately I don't have to pay a vast amount of rent, however if i was required to do so it may be a sligtht struggle.

    6/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Lots of opportunity and activities to get involved, the company I feel plays a massive role in the community.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
  • No


  • 9b. Why?
  • I still feel that schools are likely to struggle to advise apprenticeships over university.However I think AstraZeneca offer a good platform for young people


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
  • Research in advance, and just be as enthusiastic and as hard working as possible.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations, Science

North West

May 2017


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