Data Analyst Review

On a day to day basis I have to analyse all the costs that the team spend and look at how this can be optimised. I look at ways of saving money. For example, looking at what type of software or applications we use and look if we can reserve them so we pay for a specific amount of time to save money in the long term. My role is all about cost optimisation.

Both new skills have been learnt as existing skills have been developed. A lot of my technical skills have been improved and I am much more aware of the technical world and applications which are used in day to day life. Existing skills have developed, I am a lot more confident now and my time management has improved.

I am very impressed with how the programme matches the job description. It is exactly how I imagined it to be and it is a very interesting area to work in. The university work links in with the work I do in my day to day role so it helps me put my knowledge into practice.

It is very organised. In terms of my learning it is split up weekly so I know what I am supposed to be doing and can see the deadlines. My work also matches this as it is altered to what I am doing at university. There is always something to do and it is very well structured.

I am in a team where lots of support is given and anyone is willing to help. I have weekly meetings with my line manager who tells me how I could improve and tells me what I am doing well. If there was an issue I would ask my team and they would support me the best they can.

There are tutorials along the way with my degree to help me prepare for my assignments. When an assignment is marked it is given back with lots of comments on with where I did well and where I went wrong. If I have a question I phone my tutor and he answers any issues I have.

I think it really helps as I learn the basics and then put it into practice. My work role is altered to what I am doing in my university work so I learn how it is done and then do the work. If I don't understand after that, I will go back and look over it again.

There are a range of different activities to get involved in. Every time there is a big event like Halloween, Lord levers birthday etc. events are held to celebrate. You can get involved in yoga and knitting club. There are many opportunities to go to social events like the Christmas party.

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It is a great place to work with a lot of support. There are a lot of people here so it is a good chance to network with a range of people. You don't just make the tea as an apprentice, you actually do work that will impact the business and make a difference.

The advice I would give is to give examples of where you have done things, don't just be generic. Express interest in the area you are applying within and be confident and be yourself. Don't doubt yourself because we all have different skills that could help someone in one way or another.