IT Degree Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

My current role is working in digital services where I am responsible for managing updates to the site whilst the site is in the process of getting restructured to make it easier to navigate and only have relevant documents within it.

10/10

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

I have greatly improved my networking skills during my time here at AstraZeneca and built a network of individuals all over the world in different departments. We are pushed to keep learning and there are many courses that I have participated in.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I very much enjoy my programme and would recommend it to anyone thinking of doing a degree apprenticeship.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is well structured

10/10

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

Receive as much support as I require

10/10

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

My training provider is good at providing support in the forms of extra help 1:1 and always available to answer questions.

10/10

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

The pace at which companies move with technology and new ways of working makes it difficult for the university to keep up. Sometimes you feel you are learning about things that you won’t use at work when you could be learning about something more useful.

7/10

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 social events planned at work and there are opportunities to join sports teams

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The network of apprentices here are always happy to help each other whenever you need it. The company stays true to its values and makes you feel like you are making a difference

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

Be prepared so you are confident