Research Assistant Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time at the Bank. I was given meaningful work to do and felt valued by the team and the wider institution.

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

    • I was given very good levels of responsibility and was made to feel like a graduate rather than a placement student.

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

    • My managers were fantastic and all very supportive - particularly in helping me to learn and develop and providing me with opportunities to further my career at this early stage.

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

    • How busy I was depended on what was going on at that time. The majority of the time I had a good amount of work to do, and it was only very occasionally that I had to work late.

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

    • I was given a great deal of responsibility and was treated more like a graduate than a placement student.

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

    • I learned a great deal in my year at the Bank. There are loads of opportunities for furthering your knowledge such as seminars and mini-secondments.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in my office was very good. There were lots of socials arranged and everyone was supportive and friendly.

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • It is London so it is expensive. But, you get what you pay for and the opportunities in London more than make up for it.

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2017

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