Data Science Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Really enjoyed the internship, everyone was very nice and helpful.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was on a small team of about 4 people so that might of affect this however I felt a very valued member of the team.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My project was quite individual, and most of the work I did on my own however anytime I had a question everyone was happy to answer.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • At the start it took about a week or two to set everything up and get started on my project. It was very much up to me how much work I put into the project as it was open ended so I was busy.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a task that was important, however it wasn't crucial for me to succeed in it for the bank. This did reduce the responsibility I was given.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I definitely learned a lot about the industry and other libraries that I can apply to my studies in my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere was generally positive, however as it is an open office and a lot of people have meeting calls so it can get a bit distracting.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Initially before I came I did not know what I would be doing right up until my first day in the office. This was ok because I was placed in a team that I really wanted to be in however for others this could be seen as a problem.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was constantly challenged and they hosted a lot of sessions with speakers from different areas allowing a lot of learning.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The future prospects are very appealing and there is a lot of room for growth within the team and the whole bank.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Overall there was about 50 interns and there was a good community vibe including a lot of grads joining swell in the middle of the internship.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • There is not many things to do in Knutsford and the surrounding area. It is also a very expensive place to live.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is not many places to go out to nearby however we had some events but they were about 25 minute drive away.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lot of opportunities to get involved in different sporting / charity events.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2019

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