Data Analyst Review

I work in a data engineering team, my day-to-day as an analyst often involves using SQL to query databases, or creating visual data reports for monitoring unusual activity within the Commercial Bank of Lloyds.

Coding in R, Python, querying in SQL. Use of Power BI

I'd say it's good although the firebrand training is of a low quality and the requirements are extremely cumbersome for my role and hold back my ability to train more or in a broader area

Very poorly, the training is of poor quality, we are often left in the dark as to what specifically we will be learning, and there is often not enough time or a realistic timeframe given as to when a given training can be completed

Loads, my employer is by far the high point of this. To re-emphasise, I have had a very poor experience with firebrand, whose training has developed me at a very slow pace, and they burden us with ridiculous extra-curricular tasks. Lloyds have been responsible for incredible, thorough, practical training

None, they do nothing and are extremely poor. We receive communications only surrounding an upcoming training course, never have I received any messages from them outside of asking for tasks to be completed. They haven't provided any support towards the qualifications at all.

Not at all. The training they provide is impractical and unengaging. I haven't used a single piece of Firebrand training in my day-to-day job at all. In fact, the Firebrand training is rendered useless by the knowledge that I gain from my day-to-day role

Plenty, lloyds offer a wide range of experiences, days out, activities, trips, and plenty of activities within the office which make it an incredibly nice place to work

Yes

They are a supportive and nurturing company. They care about and will invest in your development. I have received funding for external qualifications via my manager even when tangentially related to my role. My voice is heard, and they pay well, ensure a good pension and benefits scheme

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