Data Technician Review

Completing Checks on Data submitted and ensure that all data is correct and up to date. Also completing a upload process to ensure all data can be accessed by every member of the team. General Admin tasks to ensure efficiency and compliance to ensure that everything is kept up to date

I have developed lots of new skills since joining. My profficiency with Excel has improved massively as I now design spreadsheets to improve efficiency. I have also improved my knowledge about SQL and how this can be used with structured data in order to query database tables to extract information

I enjoy learning new things and enhancing my existing knowledge. The team that I work with is really good and always available to help as and when I need it during the day to day job. They are always really friendly and I feel I fit in well with the company culture

I feel the programme is well structured, we have formal meetings every month to check on my progress and to give feedback on any work that I have completed. I can also get in contact with my development coach at any time if I have any questions or concerns about what I am doing

I receive lots of support from my employer. They always provide the time necessary to allow me to complete my apprenticeship work and are always around to provide assistance when necessary. They also allow me to experience all parts of my job role to allow me to get the best possible experience

We were given access to a learning portal which allowed us to access different courses which helped with revision however this guidance was sometimes a bit general and not really focused on the exams we were taking. When my exams were near my Coach was very good at revising with me to give me the best preparation to pass

The qualification definitely help contextualize some of the problems that I face at work on a day to day basis. It provides more information that I can then use to solve problems in the working environment. I can also pass on my knowledge to other members of the team to help them as well

Clearly, because of the pandemic it has been difficult to complete any extra curricular activities. At Christmas time, we went out for a company meal and there is a Christmas party that you can attend. The company has also started an initiative to help out more in the local community

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I have had a great time with the company and learnt a lot and this has helped me grow and evolve in a professional setting. I genuinely enjoy the work that I do here and I can feel the benefit that my work provides to other members of the public

It is important to have an understanding about the industry and the sort of work that is completed by the company in the industry. Also it is good to have a base level understanding about data and some of the things involved, like SQL and the Microsoft Office applications for example.