Overview of the team
The Data Analytics & Visualisation team at WageIndicator uses data to tell stories about the labor market. Interns engage in all steps of the data analysis process -- from data collection through desk research, to data organization, to analysis, visualisation, and storytelling. Interns typically create data-driven visuals about topics like labor rights, minimum wages, platform economy workers, and labor laws using Tableau & Excel. Visuals created by interns are published as dashboards on WageIndicator’s different webpages. These dashboards inform WageIndicator’s advocacy efforts as we strive to make labor market data transparent & accessible.
Key Responsibilities
- Diligently learn the basics of Tableau through our training.
- Collect, label, and clean data in Google Sheets or MS Excel.
- Work in teams to create Tableau dashboards on the assigned data.
- Derive key insights and trends from the created dashboards by fact-checking and researching.
- Use Tableau dashboards to brainstorm data-driven content in collaboration with other teams.
Core Skills
- Basic knowledge and understanding of Statistics/Data Visualisation including data types, charts, and measures of central tendency.
- Basics of MS Excel/Google Sheets, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SPLIT, JOIN.
- Attention to detail and critical thinking.
- Problem-Solving
- Curiosity
- Creativity
Dashboards created and published in the past:
- https://gigpedia.org/resources/visuals/2024/court-cases-in-the-food-delivery-sector
- https://wageindicator.org/labour-laws/collective-bargaining-agreements/collective-agreement-database-per-country/collective-agreements-around-the-world-visual
MARKET RESEARCH
All interns, regardless of their primary team, are integral members of the Market Research team. This dynamic group is dedicated to exploring cost-of-living data across different countries, helping WageIndicator analyze how global events—like the COVID-19 pandemic—have reshaped economies and daily life.
Interns play a key role in collecting and analyzing data that informs quarterly living wage calculations. These insights directly influence WageIndicator’s understanding of affordability and economic trends in various regions. By exploring online markets, navigating local language websites, and uncovering real-time pricing trends, the Market Research team ensures accurate and relevant data collection.