Digital & Technology Solutions 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:

My role consists of understanding business processes and assisting teams to digitise current processes into apps or managing projects to roll out the latest digital product in order to enhance efficiency of our operations. App building platforms include Tulip, PowerApps, PowerBi etc.

8/10

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

I have learnt plenty of new skills and developed on current skills! Technical skills such as coding, app building, SQL, Python etc. Some other skills I have developed massively throughout my apprenticeship include presentation skills, confidence, people skills, time management.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme massively. I look forward to coming into work everyday for a couple reasons... the social side, working with people you get along with is great and also helps with the settling into my role. As well as the value I get form the work I'm doing, knowing it has a true impact to patients.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The perfect balance. I haven't missed a uni day in my first 2 years and the support I get from this form my line manager is brilliant. But also I am given enough work to manage throughout the working days making sure I am not overwhelmed and can still perform to my best.

9/10

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

A lot of support! I have a great line manager and colleagues, who I feel confident enough I can talk to escalate any queries of mine. When I started my apprenticeship I was assigned a mentor and 'buddy' that automatically made me feel supported from my first day on the job.

10/10

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

I'd say I receive enough support for what I need however I do think there could be some improvement with support from lecturers as I work through the course. However the alignment of a success manager and having quarterly check ins with them is a fine level of support that is necessary for myself,

7/10

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

I think the more theory side of the course like project management, IT Service management etc I can apply the learnings to my day to day job however the more technical side like data analytics and python doesn't align to the work I do but I can see the benefit of having a understanding of what it is.

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.)

Lots! The apprenticeship team here at AstraZeneca are great at organising events like night outs, coffee catch ups at work, lunches etc. Its a great balance for all personalities to get involved and feel included. Most recently I have just taken part in a annual charity netball event, which was super fun!

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a great place to work, the opportunities we get given as apprentices are amazing and everyone you work with is just so supportive which makes the job 10x easier and more enjoyable.

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

Just be yourself! Focus on bringing the best of You not someone you think is the 'perfect' candidate!