IT Degree Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
4/5
Project management task, daily checking's. Vendor out sourcing and speaking to different vendors
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very much so, loving it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, learning new skills every day. Recent learnt how to use power BI and power apps
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Good structure - improving all the time :)
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Great amount of support. If I ever need to speak to anyone I have a buddy and mentor who are always there for me which is lovely
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Great amount of support, with time to complete and support from older apprentices in years above
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Its really good as I get to put the learning at university into practise in my day job and I also understand why I am completing a certain task.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes definitely there is a range of activities and social event though difficult at the minute due to covid etc..
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Amazing place to work, great people, flexibility, culture and morals
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Be yourself and refer to 'why' you want the role - give examples. Learn about the core values on the company website and give examples. Good luck :)
