Data Analyst Placement Student Review

Item: Data Analyst Placement Student at Experian
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at Experian

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Analysis

Nottingham

Review Submitted: June 2024

Overall Rating

4.4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role

4.8/5 - Skills Development

4.5/5 - Support and Guidance

4/5 - Company Culture

4.5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

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

Analyse data to produce insights for the client
Develop analytical solutions to prevent client losses
Deliver regular batch services
Contact clients ranging from local councils to global companies

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

There is the opportunity to work independently however important projects are reviewed before they are sent out so although there is responsibility there is also that reassurance and support

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

- How to use Git
- Coding (SAS and some SQL)
- Time Management/Multitasking
- Developed Problem Solving and Resilience

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

There was a good level of support provided - you just need to ask and there is someone who will be willing to help

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

4/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

It's very welcoming, especially for placement students as they know that you may not have much experience in an office environment.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

4/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

4/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

4/5

How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

I enjoyed my time at Experian, it was a supportive environment which allowed me to feel comfortable asking questions and allowing me to learn and grow.