Female Insight Day Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    3.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Very much so. I found it very interesting to hear what the bank had to offer me and how the bank works.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone was treated as equal yet they made everyone feel valued and at ease.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • As it was just an insight day not much support was needed/given. However many employees were keen to offer us tips and leave contact details for if we wanted any more information.

    3/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The skills I developed during this insight day will definitely help me when I look for jobs next year.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well. The talks were broken up by activities so we did not get bored.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Fantastic. Everyone was lovely and made you feel wanted.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • As it was an insight day the development was aimed to the room as a whole.

    4/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • They gave me somewhat of an idea. The day was more about how to succeed at the interview stage.

    3/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • A lot. As it was a Female Insight Day it showed me how much the company value all it's employees.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • 4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was reimbursed up to £30 of travel expenses.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes at the end and at lunch.

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very good. Employees were keen to give out their contact details so we could talk to them after the day if needs be.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Not really.

    2/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Definitely.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2014


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