Summer Internship Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Great opportunity to grow and learn.

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

    • My colleagues made me feel as if I were part of the team from the start of my internship.

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

    • I felt very comfortable approaching my supervisor with any questions. They were always available.

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

    • Day to day I was very busy. There was always a lot to do. It was overwhelming at times, but that is the real world and it improved my time management and stress managements skills.

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

    • The more I accomplished the more responsibility was given.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • There are several skills I will take with me into my future career. Time management being the skill I most developed during my internship.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional and friendly. Very hard working.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organised. Weekly progress reporting meetings, training and team placement.

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

    • There was a lot of interactive training. I helped where ever I could and learned as much as I could.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • This is a great place to work. A lot of opportunity for growth.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone seemed to get a long very well. There was always opportunities to grab a drink after work.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It's London, it's expensive. Just need to learn to budget.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Plenty of things to do. A bar / restaurant / club at every corner.

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

    • Yes. There were several organised social events.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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