IT Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

My role is to support critical business and scientific functions, by developing innovative solutions to help enable and automate these processes

9/10

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

I developed a number of both soft and hard skills, I knew before I started the apprenticeship that I would gain a lot of skills. However, I never realised that I would gain and develop so many soft skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well organised - however, I do believe there are some inconsistencies in regards to moving from the programme to going permanent

7/10

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

I receive good support from my employer

10/10

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

9/10

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

I can apply the learning from my degree to my role at AstraZeneca. This is also vise versa, as a number of my assignments are on my role in work

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.)

There are a number of activities that are both inside and outside of work

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

As I have thoroughly enjoyed myself during my time at AstraZeneca

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

My advice would be to apply! I know many people who have got to the application and have decided against applying