Administrative Assistant Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

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

I am a Personal Assistant to 3 scientists within AZ. I manage their diaries, sort out their meetings and deal with anything that they ask me to. As well as this, I doing side projects such as creating help sheets and organizing group virtual team building exercises.

9/10

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

I have learnt a number of skills including managing invoicing, managing someone else diary. Also have developed current skills such as my communication and how to construct a professional email and networking in the company.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my program and find I am constantly learning new skills and different ways to approach different problems. I find I am always challenged as well which I enjoy.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think it could do with being a bit clearer on some of the activities, as sometimes the wording doesn't make sense. Also find some of the tasks are very easy and could be a bit more complex.

6/10

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

I receive a lot of support and have regular catch up's with my line manage to make sure I am on track with all the tasks.

9/10

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

I feel like I am supported however I do think stronger communication from his part is needed as sometimes things can get lost in translation.

4/10

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

4/10

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.)

8/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a good company to work for.

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

Be bold