the Accenture North America Data Analytics and Visualization Job Simulation on the Forage platform. This program provided practical experience in advising a hypothetical social media client as a Data Analyst at Accenture. The simulation involved cleaning, modeling, and analyzing multiple datasets, culminating in the creation of a PowerPoint deck and video presentation to communicate key insights.
- To gain hands-on experience in data analytics and visualization within a simulated project team at Accenture.
- To apply Excel and data analytics skills to real-world scenarios.
- To develop effective communication skills by presenting findings to clients and stakeholders.
- Practical Experience: The simulation provided a realistic insight into the role of a Data Analyst at Accenture, enhancing my data analytics and visualization skills.
- Analytical Skills: Improved my ability to clean, model, and analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights.
- Communication Skills: Enhanced my ability to present complex data in a clear and engaging manner to various audiences.
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COMMUNICATION
DATA ANALYSIS
DATA MODELING
DATA UNDERSTANDING
DATA VISUALIZATION
PRESENTATIONS
PROJECT PLANNING
PUBLIC SPEAKING
STORYTELLING
STRATEGY
TEAMWORK
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I recently participated in Accenture’s Data Analytics & Visualization job simulation on the Forage platform, and it was incredibly useful to understand what it might be like to participate in a typical project team at Accenture, and to use Excel and data analytics and visualization skills in a realistic context.
Through this program I realized that I really enjoy cleaning, modelling and analyzing client data, creating slides to communicate findings and presenting insights back to the client. I would love to apply what I've learned in a diverse project team at a company like Accenture.
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Accenture North America Data Analytics and Visualization Job Simulation on Forage - May 2024
- Completed a simulation focused on advising a hypothetical social media client as a Data Analyst at Accenture
- Cleaned, modelled and analyzed 7 datasets to uncover insights into content trends to inform strategic decisions
- Prepared a PowerPoint deck and video presentation to communicate key insights for the client and internal stakeholders
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Task 1: Project Understanding
- Meet your Accenture team, including the industry, IPO and data experts.
- Read and analyze a client project brief to understand the client and business problem.
- Identify the requirements that need to be delivered, and identify which tasks you need to focus on as a data analyst.
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Task 2: Data Cleaning and Modeling
- Identify which datasets will be required to answer the client’s business question.
- Clean the datasets and merge them to prepare the data for analysis.
- Determine the answer to the client’s business question.
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Task 3: Data Visualization and Story Telling
- Choose the data visualizations that best support the story you want to tell to the client.
- Create a PowerPoint presentation that reports on the client’s content performance.
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Task 4: Present to the Client
- Record a <10 minute video of your presentation to your client and internal team members
Participating in the Accenture North America Data Analytics and Visualization Job Simulation was an invaluable experience that solidified my interest in data analytics and my desire to work at Accenture. The skills and insights gained from this program will be instrumental in my career as a Data Analyst, and I look forward to applying them in a professional setting.