Business administration apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

I am a personal assistant to 2 high level people within AstraZeneca. This involves me organising and arranging meetings, events and travel for them.

8/10

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

I have developed my Microsoft skills and learnt new laws and regulations businesses have to comply to in order to run a legal enterprise.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the content and the layout of the apprenticeship.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The beginning was disorganised due to my first tutor not holding tutorials and setting all my work as independent however my new tutor is very structured and communicative.

8/10

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

I now receive support as and when I need it.

8/10

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

I haven’t needed too much assistance so far however put tutorial sessions are helpful but could be more useful.

8/10

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

The assignments that develop our Microsoft skills are the most useful as we use that almost all day everyday.

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.)

There are many clubs I am involved with and many more options to partake in too.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great environment with so many great people, who are incredible to learn from and surround yourself with.

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

Be on time to any interviews and be professional in any correspondence. So far all the people I have had the pleasure of meeting within AstraZeneca are so kind so don’t worry too much.