Postgraduate Intern Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I had a 2-month summer internship at Bank of England. I've enjoyed it very much. Pros: People are very helpful Clear Guidance Insightful work Open office (The whole division is sitting together) Good & Valuable work Very nice food (Breakfast + Lunch) Nice tea and coffee Cons: Prepare to work hard

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt my work has been really value by my colleagues. In the bank, you have to work collaborative to succeed, so everyone's contribution is important to the team. But do remember, value other people's contribution too, you cannot succeed without it.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Really helpful + insightful guidance, not only useful in work but useful for future career advancement too.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I work from 9:30am to 18:00. The working hours are quite flexible, but you do have to work hard during your time there. I am occupied with tasks almost all day everyday.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • A lot. Really enjoyable experience, learned a lot. I got given the opportunity to work with other teams and on different research project.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have developed many skills during my 2-month. The kind of skills that cannot be developed in school!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Excellent, open office. Everyone is busy, but willing to devote their time to answer you queries.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Depends on your team and division. But generally organised, could be improved however.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Everyone invested a lot of their working time to help me settle and get it going. The Bank also has different staff training sessions and seminars.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • very appealing, all interns would love the opportunity to come back and work for the Bank.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, organised intern lunch, drink and social every fortnight.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • No idea about that, a pint of beer cost a pint of beer, same as everywhere else.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • No idea too, I am not into night clubs unfortunately.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yeah, if you want to social with others, you can social with others.

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018


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