Test Analyst/ Data Analyst Review

Job Title(s): Test Analyst/ Data Analyst Daily Tasks: Reporting on daily tests that have been executed, setting up and hosting meetings to discus clients wants and needs, extracting and using data resourcefully, ensuring that MACRO's being used are kept up to date (producing the right data). Daily interactions (Internally): Direct 1-1 chats/ discussions with managers and other colleagues as well as using sametime and emails to communicate. Daily interactions (Externally): 1-1 or group conference calls hosted with people from all over the globe i.e. (India, Brazil, USA). Responsibilities: Ensuring all data is being managed sufficiently and is being updated on a daily basis; chasing colleagues down that need to perform updates. Ensuring that both offshore and onshore teams are submitting the right amount of hours worked. Projects: MTS & Non-ERP

I've learnt a lot about the usage of MACRO's to automate reports

The work is challenging but keeps you engaged, you are constantly using your mind to think of greater solutions for the company. The team(s) that I work for, with and near are all really friendly; everyone is there to give you support when needed, allowing you to happily request help when needed. The company has such a diverse culture in every office. For example, in one of my offices I work with people from: India, Holland, France, Spain, Australia, South Africa, Scotland and many more. This creates an amazing opportunity to learn about other peoples cultures and experiences. The programme so far has met all of my expectations and beyond. I 100% enjoy the programme.

The responsibility that the company has given me, makes me proud to be a team member.

The programme itself has a really clear outline of what is expected to be completed how and when. The training and support that you receive is really beneficial when it comes to studying for courses etc.

There are numerous links/ emails sent around the network daily allowing you to either self learn or learn from others. This can be really beneficial with some of your day to day tasks, as some of the things that you learn can help you to complete your tasks in a more suitable manner.

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Living Costs: Very Well Travel Costs: Exceptionally Well Daily Costs: Fair Social Costs: Very Well Location: Very Well

There are numerous opportunities within IBM that can be great for both your Work and Social life.

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The qualifications that you receive. The great wage/ benefits package that the company provides. The opportunities that the company offers you can really help you to carve a great career with them. They provide you with support you need to achieve any of the long term goals/ aspirations that you may have; financial goals, job titles etc.

1. Don't worry about the qualifications that you have; if you have A-levels, BTEC's or NVQ's, you should 100% still apply. You worked hard for them so its time to put them to use and get you to where you want to be. 2. If you haven't studied IT before, or not worked in an IT based environment, don't be put off from applying (I studied Sports and Exercise Science at school as well as working in retail and still got the job!). The main reason why I say this, is because an apprenticeship is where you learn about the career you are going to work in, through on the job training; if you're a typical School leaver the chances are you wont have had that experience, and wont be expected to be the next Bill Gates over night. 3. Take time to write your CV! If you want to get noticed, you should spend a fair bit of time on the sections on the CV template to make yourself stand out. Don't be afraid to use sayings and quotes that inspire you, or to use stories to explain your motivation to succeed. You want the person that reads your CV to really develop an understanding of your characteristics that you feel would be important for the company. 4. Think carefully when/ if you are requested to do an IPAT test; take your time and sometimes think outside the box.. it may sometimes get you the answer! 5. If you are chosen to go to an assessment day, remember that everything here counts the most, as this can be the final stage before you get the job. Dress smart (but not over the top) so that you leave a great impression, have a confident formal tone when speaking aloud or 1-1 (try not to use slang or say "Umm" or "Err" when answering questions; let there be a pause as it sounds more professional). Be prepared: if required to do a presentation, print numerous handouts, bring it in on a USB, email it to yourself... just make sure that you show yourself to be someone who cares greatly about their work. 6. The assessment day(s) may be stressfull as you will feel the pressure and may not know what to expect... Don't worry and just relax as the most important thing to do is just be yourself and sell yourself in the best possible way that you can.