Administrative Assistant Review
at AstraZeneca
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Cambridgeshire
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
3.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
I am a Personal Assistant to 3 scientists within AZ. I manage their diaries, sort out their meetings and deal with anything that they ask me to. As well as this, I doing side projects such as creating help sheets and organizing group virtual team building exercises.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my program and find I am constantly learning new skills and different ways to approach different problems. I find I am always challenged as well which I enjoy.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt a number of skills including managing invoicing, managing someone else diary. Also have developed current skills such as my communication and how to construct a professional email and networking in the company.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I think it could do with being a bit clearer on some of the activities, as sometimes the wording doesn't make sense. Also find some of the tasks are very easy and could be a bit more complex.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support and have regular catch up's with my line manage to make sure I am on track with all the tasks.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I feel like I am supported however I do think stronger communication from his part is needed as sometimes things can get lost in translation.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a good company to work for.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
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