Digital and Technology Degree Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.4/5
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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
On a day-to-day basis my role varies. Currently I am organizing events, prototyping robotics, coding solutions and much more.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The Digital and Technology Degree Apprenticeship at AstraZeneca has been an amazing opportunity for me and I thoroughly enjoy the programme as a whole.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Throughout my time at AstraZeneca so far, I have significantly developed my programming skills and microelectronics skills as well as presentational skills which has helped to improve my confidence.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Throughout my time at AstraZeneca, I will get to see many different parts of the business as I am able to rotate to different roles every 8 months. This allows me to gain experience in many different areas.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I highly support and recommend my employer. Everyone has been really nice and super helpful during normal day-to-day work and throughout the on-boarding process.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Currently I am working towards a good grade in IT infrastructure and cloud which relates directly with my current role.
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
There are many networking events and opportunities to get involved with group activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
AstraZeneca is a great employer and has given me an amazing opportunity.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Be confident, stay calm, be yourself.
