Data Analyst Review

by SSE

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

The majority of my tasks have been based around meeting the criteria for my course and the projects necessary for that. I have also been tasked with data analysis work looking at financial figures for the regions we operate within.

10/10

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

Yes, I have learn to write in Python, along with the use of Power BI, SQL and various others.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have thoroughly enjoyed both working at SSE and the apprenticeship course. At some points it felt I was a bit over my head, but there's lots of support available and that helped me a lot.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Could definitely do with some tweaking in terms of some modules are far more in depth than others. The Power BI module for example is very small in comparison, yet Power BI is a very popular piece of software for visualisation and is used by most companies in great detail.

9/10

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

Absolutely loads - SSE are fantastic and I owe everything to the opportunities they have given me and continue to give me. For whatever I need, I have all the support I need.

10/10

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

Everything I need is completely catered for. My data mentor at Cambridge Spark is absolutely wonderful and is a complete credit to the company. It had been a little rocky to start with, as my learner coach was off ill for a period of time and felt like nothing was being done, but there was a valid reason and I cannot blame anyone for that.

10/10

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

It's definitely given me the confidence to walk in to any situation and treat it as a new opportunity to learn. The knowledge I have been given will help me indefinitely.

10/10

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.)

I haven't really had a look at what is available because SSE offer so much! Though it really would not surprise me if SSE do have these things available.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend SSE to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The culture, the encouragement, the general security of such a great company that really does focus on the wellbeing of their employees

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?

Be yourself. SSE will help you achieve what you want. If you're the right fit for the role, they'll work with you to make it happen.