Intern Content Scientist Review

I really enjoyed my placement. We were given projects that tested our abilities and forced us to learn new skills, including a new programming language. This meant that I always had something to do and was never left with a task that did not test my abilities in some ways which kept the placement interesting.

I felt that I was always welcome to ask questions and seek advice but my opinion was also valued from longer term employees when decisions needed to be made.

There was a lot of "hands off" support where we were told the basics and then had to use our initiative to ask for help at the right time. Whenever we had a question we were more than welcome to ask anyone but we were also left to try to find our own solutions if we wanted.

I was busy almost every day. With the projects we could put in as much or as little work as possible and so I used my time (and often chose to stay late) to put more effort into the projects.

I felt that I was given just enough responsibility. I was able to make decisions and organise myself and other people but I also felt that I was encouraged to rely on other people when necessary.

I think that I have learnt how to organise my time in a working environment and learnt how to prioritise with multiple deadlines with different priorities and different workloads.

The atmosphere was very relaxed but had a good work ethic which encouraged hard work which I think was a brilliant balance.

The overall work placement was fairly well organised. We were given good notice of most arrangements and the training and introductory workshops we received in the first week were well planned.

We were given an afternoon of training in a new programming language along with any other support and training we felt we needed.

I would be very tempted to take a graduate job with the company if offered as I have really enjoyed my time.

There were both work organised social activities, including an evening walk in Dartmoor and a kayak trip, and lower key activities organised on an ad hoc basis by the full time employees.

We were provided with accommodation by the company which made living expenses significantly cheaper. Although, the cost of socialising was fairly cheap.

As it is a student area there is quite a good nightlife although I didn't venture out to experience it.

There were opportunities to get involved in sports and music within work but also opportunities to get involved in sports outside through the local leisure centre and many places.