Degree apprentice IT Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Tech innovation - explore and find business solutions using the state of the art technology such as AI and virtual reality.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
great, loving it so far!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes presentation skills, building confidence.
networking with others and team work
networking with others and team work
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well structured - tried, tested and successful programme with many apprentices who have successfully secured a job at AZ now :)
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Alot of support all round, from mentors, fellow employees, manager and university.
Guidance and help given - regular catch up meetings and discussions
Guidance and help given - regular catch up meetings and discussions
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Alot of support, though it has been slightly different adapting to the university teaching under covid circumstance
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very well, helps me develop day to day at work and at uni aswell!
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes lots of groups, networks and social activities to be getting involved in.
Onsite gym aswell!
Onsite gym aswell!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, lovely atmosphere, support and development opportunities everyday!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
- be yourself
- expression your passions and say how they can contribute to a company like AZ
- focus on skills that will help you develop eg resilience, determination and how you can work in a team.
- expression your passions and say how they can contribute to a company like AZ
- focus on skills that will help you develop eg resilience, determination and how you can work in a team.
