HR Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

My role involves being treated like an equal member of the team, answering emails, supporting global projects, carrying out on my own projects and tasks.

10/10

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

Yes, I have developed my professional skills, my communication skills, presentation skills and excel skills. I have learnt how to communicate and manage key stakeholders.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme thoroughly, it can be stressful at times as I have been given a lot of responsibility to straight away, but I am learning so much and been given so many good opportunities.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I was given a very good thorough induction, it was very structured to begin with, my management team and alignments remain structured but my workload/ work day is very flexible, fast-paced and changing.

10/10

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

I have a line manager, an aligned manager, a mentor and a buddy. 100% full support.

10/10

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

The course is distance learning, but I have a mentor that I remain in contact with, she answers emails within 24 hours, or I can call her at anytime. I am new to starting the course so am yet to experience more.

7/10

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

I am new to starting the qualification however I can see that it is going to provide a lot of context.

10/10

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, there are lots of extra-curricular activities. We also have an onsite gym.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very good pipeline, very good for personal development & growth. Also, great benefits and good salary.

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

Resilience is key, it is a very fast-paced environment, however so many opportunities to progress and develop. It is also exciting and motivating to be part of a company delivering life-changing medicines.