Placement Year Review at Bank of England

Placement Year Details

Job Title: Research Assistant
Start Date: 2009
Length: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Location: London,
Central London and City
Salary: £18,000 - £19,999
Roles: Banking/Finance
Reviewer’s Course: Economics Of Money, Banking And Finance
Reviewer’s University: University of the West of England Bristol
Review Date: October 2009

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Review 7/37 for Bank of England

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Job Title: Research Assistant

Overall Rated 7.9

★★★★★★★★☆☆

The Role

Role Description: As a Research Assistant in the Foreign Exchange Division (FED) of Markets, I provide statistical and analytical support to FED analysts in order to assess developments in financial markets and build up expertise as part of wider development of the analytical toolkit. My role involves regular briefing and ad hoc economic and financial analysis, preparation of presentations, compilation and collection of relevant financial market data and management of appropriate databases.
1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?: ★★★★★★★★★★
Rated 10/10

Really challenging but worthwhile experience
2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Rated 9/10
3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Rated 9/10
4. How busy were you on a daily basis?: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Rated 6/10
5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Rated 9/10
6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?: ★★★★★★★★★★
Rated 10/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Travel loan

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Rated 8/10
13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?: ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Rated 3/10
14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?: ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Rated 3/10
15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Rated 7/10

Final Average Overall Review Ratings

Calculated by combining the answers in each section.

The Role Overall

★★★★★★★★★☆
The Organisation Overall

★★★★★★★★★☆
Everything Else Overall

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

The final verdict…

On average, this placement student rated Bank of England with a 7.9 star rating average.

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Review 7/37 for Bank of England

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