Data And Analytics Internship Review

Item: Data And Analytics Internship at NatWest Group
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at NatWest Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Data Analysis

Edingburgh

Review Submitted: August 2024

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

This is the chance to act as a bridge between our data and stakeholders – developing dashboards that analyse trends, and communicating insights to help to make better data-driven decisions. This is the chance to learn how we’re using data to drive changes to improve our customer experiences. The aim of this eight-week Internship is to give you a taste of what it’s like to work here, along with valuable skills and experiences that you’ll bring into your future career.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes, but in a sensible amount, which I appreciated as it allowed me to contribute meaningfully to the team.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

Yes, from this experience I have learnt a new coding language - sql and as well as Tableau.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

I received a healthy balance of support and autonomy. I was paired with a ‘buddy’ and a line manager, who’ll support me in gaining valuable experience to help guide my career choices. Also, I was given many internship guidance materials from the early career team.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

Being Inclusive is a very important component in the company culture. Everyone in the company has been very welcoming and supportive. Some amazing connections have been built.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

5/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

5/5

How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

I thoroughly enjoyed my internship. It was an amazing experience that allowed me to develop new skills, particularly in SQL and Tableau, which were completely new to me before joining. I appreciated the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with knowledgeable colleagues, and receive valuable feedbacks that helped me grow professionally. The supportive environment and the challenges I encountered made the internship both engaging and fulfilling.