Data Scientist Review

by TUI UK & Ireland

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Data Scientist: To undertake advanced analysis and develop models/solutions to problems concerning prediction/ classification / regression

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have been in a data science position for 3 years now and I have even still gained knowledge of things I didn't know about. So yes, in short, I have gained new skills and also polished existing skills

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme very much from the technical aspects however I do not like the academic writing aspects (these do not apply to me in my day to day role at all and I feel forced to play the "game" to get the grades)

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured and lessons are delivered effecitvely. Workloads are quite bad

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

30% of working time is given for study. However there aren't many experienced data scientists to feed off from at TUI

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Support from the university is good.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification has a project which we have to do with our business that not only forces us to use knowledge that we have gained but also use it towards solving business problems

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

1/10

9a. Would you recommend TUI UK & Ireland to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They have interesting problems to solve and a perfect working ground to test your DS knowledge and establish yourself

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to TUI UK & Ireland?

There will be nobody to help you understand DS concepts. Make sure you come with your own DS toolbox and a willingness to proactively learn