IT Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

For my apprenticeship I get to rotate within different areas of IT. I have done roles such a Business Analysis, Cloud Engineering, and am currently working in the Technology Innovation team. This role involves me working and discovering new technology, but then seeing how we can apply this in different areas of the business such as manufacturing or engineering.

10/10

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

Business Analysis Project Managment Coding / Developing Cloud Computing 3D Design

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I couldn't have expected a better experience than I have received during this programme so far. The experience and skills that I have already gained as well as the investment and development of myself from other members of the company is amazing.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Initially as there was a vacancy at the position the structure of the programme had some gaps and was more flexible. However since then this position has been filled and is a lot more organised and structured. It is also great to have a point of contact who is with us throughout thew whole journey

8/10

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

I have a great personal network consisting of a manager, a mentor, my university employee liaison tutor, as well as a buddy (more experienced apprentice). This however is not limited to this as many people can help with specific problems. I have received so much help from so many different people.

9/10

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

I personally have found my training provider to be more than adequate. If I have problems I know who to reach out to and they are willing to support.

8/10

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

The degree has many units, so of which relate to my current role, some maybe a future or previous rotation, but all are useful.

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.)

I co-run a internal Code cub for beginners to more intermediate learners. The apprentice cohort generally likes to get involved in various charity and fundraising work. There's plenty of extra curricular activities

9/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Being on the fence between doing a full time degree or an apprenticeship after school, I have not looked back on my decision of a degree apprenticeship at all

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

While technical skills for an IT apprenticeship are desired, it is more about one's potential and desire to learn and improve at their job. If you are truly passionate about the sort of work you can be doing here, be yourself and it will come naturally