IT Degree Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Project management task, daily checking's. Vendor out sourcing and speaking to different vendors

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, learning new skills every day. Recent learnt how to use power BI and power apps

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

    • Very much so, loving it.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Good structure - improving all the time :)

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Great amount of support. If I ever need to speak to anyone I have a buddy and mentor who are always there for me which is lovely

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

    • Great amount of support, with time to complete and support from older apprentices in years above

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Its really good as I get to put the learning at university into practise in my day job and I also understand why I am completing a certain task.

    8/10
  • 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 definitely there is a range of activities and social event though difficult at the minute due to covid etc..

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Amazing place to work, great people, flexibility, culture and morals

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

    • Be yourself and refer to 'why' you want the role - give examples. Learn about the core values on the company website and give examples. Good luck :)

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Macclesfield

February 2022

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