BI Analyst Review

• - Develop reports for stakeholders of all levels across the business, regulatory agencies, and auditors on both a regular and ad-hoc basis from the initial request to the final output. • - Provide reporting/data and interpretation of that information to help drive the optimisation of performance, to highlight key areas that the business needs to focus on • - Use of Oracle SQL to extract, manipulate data • - Use of visualisation/reporting applications to create reports (i.e. Excel, Access, Qlik).

I have learnt more about how to use Power BI. I have also learnt about database structure and will shortly be doing a week long classroom session about Python that i'm looking forward to. I'm hoping by the end of the course i will have developed several skills.

I am enjoying my programme alhough there is more paperwork and involvement from my manager than i expected. I particularly enjoy the classroom sessions as it gives us an opportunity to practise new skills with guidance. I like doing the practical exercises and the opportunity to ask questions as we go through.

I feel like the programme is fairly well structured - the only thing i would suggest is at the end of the classroom sessions just a bit of an overview of what to do for the submission and a bit more guidance on that. Perhaps maybe dedicate the last half day to go through a brief plan with students.

My employer has been very supportive allowing me to take the time i need for my classroom sessions and providing support for the work i submit. My manager has atttended all the catch-ups arrangement by QA and done everything that has been requested in a timely manner. I haven't had any problems so far.

I think i receive adequate support from the training provider. They provide in depth classroom sessions to explain new skills and the trainers are all willing to answer any questions i have had. My trainer is very approachable and i feel i can ask for any help or support i need to work towards completing my qualification.

I feel like the start of the course has built a strong foundation to enable me to perform my job better. The current module i'm working on is Python which will be a new skill for me - so i'm excited to learn more about this and how i might be able to uitilise this in my current role.

It's difficult at the moment due to the pandemic so would be hard to make a judgement. I'm sure usually there are some extra-curricular activities i could get involved in. We have just done an online escape room as a team which was really enjoyable but i don't feel like i can make a fair assessment at the moment.

Yes

I think they support personal development if you are interesting in developing. I feel my manager and the company cares about the physical and mental well-being of their staff and tries to offer adequate support. They have been particularly supportive throughout the pandemic and have been open to flexible working.

I would say to be confident, be yourself and make sure you show your potential in the recruitment process. Have some examples prepared where you can talk about the skills you have and how you've used these. Make sure you've read the job spec so you know what's required of the role.