IT Degree Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Luton, Bedfordshire
Review Submitted: April 2024
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
4.6/5
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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
My current role is working in digital services where I am responsible for managing updates to the site whilst the site is in the process of getting restructured to make it easier to navigate and only have relevant documents within it.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I very much enjoy my programme and would recommend it to anyone thinking of doing a degree apprenticeship.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have greatly improved my networking skills during my time here at AstraZeneca and built a network of individuals all over the world in different departments. We are pushed to keep learning and there are many courses that I have participated in.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Receive as much support as I require
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider is good at providing support in the forms of extra help 1:1 and always available to answer questions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The pace at which companies move with technology and new ways of working makes it difficult for the university to keep up. Sometimes you feel you are learning about things that you won’t use at work when you could be learning about something more useful.
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
There are many social events planned at work and there are opportunities to join sports teams
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The network of apprentices here are always happy to help each other whenever you need it. The company stays true to its values and makes you feel like you are making a difference
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Be prepared so you are confident
