Digital Marketing Degree Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

As a digital marketing degree apprentice I work on creating digital assets, the creation of websites and finding new and innovative ways of working. I study at university one day a week which involves 4 hours of lecture/seminar on one subject and 3 hours on another.

10/10

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

I have learnt many new skills such as both independence and teamwork/collaboration, communications skills, leadership skills and more personal development skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really love the programme and have a great work-study-life balance. The projects I am working on with different teams are really interesting and I am constantly surrounded by supportive people.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very well structured and I am very aware of the layout

10/10

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

I receive lots of support from my employer through regular check ins with my line manager

10/10

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

I receive good support from my training provider.

8/10

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

I think that studying alongside helps to perform better and gain a deeper understanding to your role however my work projects are quite different to what I am studying so there isn't always a clear link.

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. AstraZeneca provide many opportunities for networking both for apprentices and general employees.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

AstraZeneca is an amazing and supportive place to work. It is a place providing really good experience for young workers with plenty of areas and opportunities to get involved.

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

To be yourself and show what you are interested in and that you have good communication/collaboration skills.