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I joined NFER in April 2018, having worked in data management roles. Since joining, I have been working on the data for international assessment projects. My work involves validation and formatting data, designing online surveys and working on any other data requirements that other departments might have. A typical day at work for me would cover a wide variety of activities such as validation, sampling, or on-screen marking. I like that no day is entirely predictable, and there is a wide spectrum of requirements, which makes for a very challenging and dynamic work environment, with enough opportunities to innovate.
I find NFER’s work environment is very supportive, and I don’t hesitate to approach my manager for advice or to raise any concerns. I enjoy working with my colleagues, and there are loads of opportunities to learn and increase my knowledge. It’s an enriching and rewarding experience as you work with some of the best minds in the industry, so every day brings something new and exciting. I especially like the support system, and various other activities and communication that the organisation carries out.
To be good in my role you need to have good attention to detail, good technical skills and knowledge of SPSS and survey programming language, some VBA skills, in-depth knowledge of Excel and it’s also useful to be familiar with R or Python. I’ve had lots of opportunities to improve and better our ways of working, including automating tasks to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
When I’m not working I am usually dreaming/reading/listening to music. I am also a gamer in my spare time, and enjoy making friends and playing cricket.