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Data Analyst Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Data Analysis

Preston

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

3.9 /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
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Data analyst whilst studying a digital and technology solutions degree. Daily work with many datasets and use data extraction, validation, mining and other techniques. I experience a different role every six months by moving into different areas of the business and work with many teams.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy my programme. I get to implement my studies into my everyday job. I learn relevant topics and skills to my job role as well as exploring new ideas such as the potential of Artificial Intelligence.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Logical Data Modelling, Data Management, Data Analysis, Conceptual Modelling, Architectural Design, TOGAF, Data Engineering, Tableau, SQL, Data Visualisation,

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is well structured. The company has outlined placements with time dates of the areas of the business I will be working in, as well as all the lectures for the first year being given to us on a timetable when i first joined.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive the right amount of support i need from my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive the right amount of support i need from my training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification is relevant to my job role, therefore i can perform better in my role as i can implement my skills and techniques gained from my studies and implement them into my work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, however i don't participate in them.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a strong company with many opportunities, the work environment is great and the programme i am on is really motivating to excel in my career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the company and understand what it is we do. Ask yourself why you would want to work for BAE Systems
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