Economist Review

I provide analysis in excel or RStudio in response to requests from policy teams. . I complete qualitative research where applicable, in the form of analytical notes to policy and slide packs. I complete the admin behind our weekly team meetings and quality assure other analysts work to check for accuracy.

I have learnt to effectively use excel to complete high-level, accurate analysis. This has given me the confidence to learn the coding language R;. The apprenticeship has taught me good office etiquette, such as how to conduct meetings, communicate efficiently, and manage mine, and others'; time efficiently. My team have given me the space and support to improve a lot of my skills.

I really enjoy my programme. The university element is challenging, which keeps me engaged. I do find that the university element can be rather time consuming, but my manger is flexible in allowing extra study time where required. My work is really engaging and topical; I feel like I make a real difference.

The programme is well organised. Most of us take our study day on the same day of the week, and there is definitely synchronisation across each week, which helps to keep me in a good working routine. Lecturers are on hand to help us put when needed, and the university materials are given in advance to help us manage our time effectively.

I feel incredibly supported by my employer. Not only were away days organised within my department to create an apprentice support network, but my line manager is encouraging of any opportunity that I wish to pursue. We keep in touch very often, and I also have regular catch ups with my higher manager.

The University are very supportive. We have access to all student support services that full time students do. There is also access to drop ins with the senior tutor, and we have contacts for all lecturers that we are concerned with. It is made very clear where to go for extra support at University.

I have not yet seen much application from university elements to my role, because they have not really overlapped just yet on the theory side. However, our first module was heavily excel based, which I would argue really helped my confidence when using excel at work, and enabled me to get ahead with excel.

Social activities and sports teams are available, more so in the London office than other offices. Some networking events occur across other offices too.

Yes

The work that we do has real impact, it makes you feel proud of your role. The teams are really supportive and there is a huge drive on L&D.

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