Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role is Service Improvement analyst. I am currently running a project on creating dashboards for our company facebook.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have leant how the business works and how to conduct yourself in a professional manner. it has also taught me basic business skills like writing a professional email.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy the experience from the University days to the working days there is a good balance and time to spend the money your making. I enjoy coming to work every morning and tackling the ever changing problems I face.

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is very well organised the structure of the University day is fast paced but very informative at the same time. In my job I get to change roles every 8 months which gives me lots of experience all around IT.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I think this depends on your manager, my manager is really supportive but also sets me a challenge. he Finds a good balance which is important.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • University is a lot more independent than High School and College but I still feel like the lectures will be there if I absolutely need them, However they force you to explore every avenue to fix the problem yourself and use them as a last resort.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I think that the things I have learned at University have helped me understand basic principles,

    9/10

  • 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 loads of event in and out of work, our office had gym classes and football games at lunch and after work that I participate in as well as activities with other apprentices outside of work.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a great working environment, its a great place to work with the people who are amazing helpful and friendly as well as the physical office environment is great really modern and full of exciting technology.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
  • Show your true self. AstraZeneca want somebody that has a great attitude, the grades don't matter to much but if you can show your willing to learn and that you can be professional and can communicate. that is what they look for.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

North West

February 2019


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