Data Analyst Review

by RSA Insurance Ltd

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

Building Dashboards to allow everyday business users access to large amounts of information but in a structure easy to use way.

9/10

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

Yes loads. When I started I thought linking some worksheets in Excel was good. Now i work with datasets that are too big for Excel and use computer programmes to combine a wide variety of data sources.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Its a challenge. It is hard. But it has opened up new areas of data, conversations and networks that i never really knew existed before

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The learnings are good. It touches lots of different areas. This could be a bit of a double edge sword - is it better to cover lots or areas or specialise in one or two areas. The project write ups take much longer that the actual work,

6/10

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

My employer has been great. It has good networks internally. Am very lucky to work for a large friendly organisation a data heavy area.

9/10

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

Arch are excellent. Cannot fault their training.

10/10

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

I have helped colleagues with their work in ways that i could never have before and hopefully providing better ways of working

9/10

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.)

The Horsham Office has quizzes, paint nights, running every friday.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend RSA Insurance Ltd to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very supportive employer with lots of opportunities for growth

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSA Insurance Ltd?

Tailor your CV for the role and add a cover letter. Look out for apprenticeship opportunities. Once you are in a role, you'll quickly know if it's for you. RSA has lots of different areas and people move internally alot - it is welcomed.