Weather Science Intern Review
by Met Office
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.8
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Met Office
- 7. Would you recommend Met Office to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Met Office
Overview
Producing and verifying performing of a new automated way of producing specific forecasts.
Skills
I learnt a great deal in meteorology and also skills in working with unix. I gained a greater understanding of working with inside a large organisation. They offered plenty of resources and training.
Responsibilities
I was given a great deal of responsibility but I never felt out of my depths. I felt genuinely respected by other members of staff and never felt like "the intern".
Support & Guidance
My managers was always very supportive and provided valuable guidance in helping proceed with my work. I also felt I had great freedom on how to approach and solve problems.
Culture
Members of the company always seemed very welcoming and kind. They also seemed always interested in the work I was working on.
Your Impressions
The placement was great and I would love to go back. I would definitely recommend the Met Office to anyone.
Yes
Prepare for the interview. Read around the subject area mentioned in the description. Also ensure that you have a basic understanding and interest in meteorology.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Science, Computer Science
South West
September 2021
