Data Analyst Review

My role is a data analyst apprentice. I'm currently based in the Cloud Engineering team where it is my job to configure patterns and codes for new cloud products, as well as provide documentation to match these patterns.

I've developed upon my initiative, teamwork, ability to manage tasks and communication.

When I have work to do I tend to enjoy the programme, however this is not always the case.

The University work is well structured and presented with deadlines. However, the work that is set by Unilever can be hard to come by, and when you do have some it can be difficult to learn how to complete these tasks from those around you.

The employer as a whole are fantastic and I cannot say there is a downside to working for Unilever other than the lack of work I have received as an apprentice. It is my belief that they have allowed too many apprentices to join.

Support from the OU is easily accessible. You are assigned a module tutor and an overall tutor who occasionally comes into the office for face to face discussions.

So far, I do not believe that I have used many of the skills, or much of the knowledge gained through the qualification in my actual work. Though this could be down to the lack of work set by Unilever.

There are plenty of activities to get involved in through work such as football, yoga, an onsite gym.

No

If they were fully qualified and had experience in IT then my answer would be different. But I would not recommend my apprenticeship scheme due to the lack of work I have had, bad experiences with different teams and the lack of opportunities with Unilever following the apprenticeship.

Don't be afraid to move to other teams that take your interest, it is important to experience new specialisms and to not waste time if you are having a bad experience in another team.