Research Assistant Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • A valuable, insightful and well rounded experience.

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

    • Colleagues at the bank are considered, proactive and inclusive. I was fortunate enough to work in a great team of people with vast professional backgrounds in finance.

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

    • Line and senior management were extremely supportive and provided the optimal level of guidance and assistance when needed.

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

    • Greater responsibility consistently throughout would have improved the placement but overall the balance was fair.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Commensurate with my experience given that I was in a technical team.

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

    • Very valuable experience, skills and knowledge gained going forward into my career and indeed my final year.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Collaborative and helpful

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

    • Very well, much better than peers at other financial institutions.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was able to attend countless seminars and training courses on a wide range of topics to develop myself professionally.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Will be joining the graduate scheme next year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was part of a very active cohort of 36.

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

    • Expensive - to be expected in the city.

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

    • As one would imagine being in central London.

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

    • I was able to take part in volunteering and there were many other similar opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Banking

London

July 2016

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