Test Analyst Review

I'm a test analyst on a project to do with smart meters. On a day to day basis I will analyse defect, create test scripts, run test scripts. If I find an issue then I raise a defect and the development team will fix it and I will then retest.

I have learnt many skills while in this role. I have been here for 2 1/2 years now. SOAP UI - Understand how this is used and can be use for sending requests ALM - Used for tracking tests and defects UNIX - Powerful command line for manipulating files and paths Writing Scripts Executing Scripts XML EXCEL

The Degree I am enjoying a lot and I have learnt a lot in the first year I have been there. Work side of things I do not enjoy as much. I have been in the same role for 2 1/2 years now and I want to move onto something new. However, this is being made hard for me.

The degree apprenticeship is very well structured. I know all the dates I need to have to submit all my essays and the content is good. However, the teaching this semester has been debatable. The university keep us well informed of what is going on and I couldn't ask for much more.

I receive little to no help from my employer. The only person who helps me is my Mentor. He reads through all of my work before submitting it and he rewords and tells me how to better it. I think my managers need to be informed how difficult it actually is as they don't really seem to care.

I receive a lot of support when I ask for it from the university of Winchester. Because I am a transition student they have been really supportive as they understand that this is my first year at university and are more than willing to help as much as they can.

Because I have not been allowed to move roles the training which I have received at the uni does not really rub off onto my day to day role. It has allowed me to become more confident and understand the business process more, but other than that not much. This is why i'd like to move into a business role.

Yes there are, we have the SSC. This is the sports and social club and they are always offering sports activities and social things to do with other members in the companies. I have participated in rounds, football and even gone to watch the horse racing at Ascot for firework night.

Yes

Offered me everything I could have asked for and have sponsored me to complete my degree. People say taking the apprenticeship is the easy way out, but it is not at all. Doing a degree apprenticeship is a lot harder as you are working as well as doing academic work.

Be yourself, want the job rather than wanting a job for the sake of it. I recently took part in a interview session and you could really tell the difference between people wanting the job and people wanting to get onto the programme for the sake of getting onto the programme.