Director - Business Development Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
2/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
2/5
Developing, presenting and implementing business cases.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
The programme was delivered under Covid restrictions which impacted the experience but it was, overall, positive.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes - the course provided opportunities to develop my core skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Very well in some aspects, however, the provider also expected the students to undertake numerous additional admin like tasks which required substantial time and effort and should have been completed by the provider.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Excellent support in every aspect.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Varied - depending on the module.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Very relevant and applied immediately.
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 - too many to list.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
AZ is an innovative, inclusive, forward looking company which provides excellent employee support and benefits - it is an industry leader and a great place to work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Excellence in everything you do.
