IT Support Analyst Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The experience of working in such a prestigious institution was unbelievable. I was able to be part of things that I would never have dreamed of.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The whole department were very complimentary of the work that I provided.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The management was fantastic, they gave me full support throughout my placement and I know that they will also be there for me for the rest of my degree and further in my career if I need them.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Due to the workload in my department I sometimes has quiet times where I didn't have much work, however this allowed me to work on projects throughout the year which will hopefully benefit me in the future.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given as much responsibility as a placement student should have. I was able to provide my collegues with the assistance they needed without having to worry and stress about my job.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This year has allowed me to work on skills from time management to various skills that will assist me in my future career. I have worked on social skills and learnt how to deal with various requests. In addition I have been able to work on projects that have allowed me to choose my modules in final year based on my known strengths (as I have gained a great amount of knowledge in certain subjects) and hopefully this will allow me to achieve a good grade in my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • There was a period of high turnover in my department at the beginning of the year. However the atmosphere has improved throughout the year due to new staff joining.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well, we had a number of placement catch up sessions throughout the year. We were also able to attend induction sessions and tours to make the most of our time on placement.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company were willing to invest in anything that they thought would be beneficial for me in the future. I would say that this is one of the best parts about this placement.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The perks available with the job were fantastic and of course the Bank of England is central to all activity in the economy and so I would certainly consider a job here in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Certain departments are less willing to go out however the social scene with other placement students was very good. It was unfortunate that I wasn't living in London as I had to travel home on the train which meant leaving early to catch it. Otherwise I would have tried to involve myself more in the after work events.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • As we are working in the City it wasn't going to be cheap, however there are a number of discount vouchers and cards you can apply for in London which are well worth getting if you need to work here.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • As I have previously mentioned I couldn't go out to clubs because of trains home however I did go to a number of bars after work. These were great throughout the evening and in most bars there were happy hour deals on.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were many opportunities in sports as the Bank of England has a sports club. There were also other various activities that you could get involved in.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

February 2015

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