First Year Insight Day Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    3.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Informative about the application process, good networking opportunities (probably more so with the other students on the insight day than the actual B of E employees).

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The Bank has an ethos of valuing their employees and doesn't have the competitive edge of other Banks.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Lots of guidance on the internship application process, plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

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

    • Helpful sessions on applications, insight into the work of employees - met a range from across the bank.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Could have been more formal/ at times felt a bit hap-hazard.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • There was a very lighthearted and jovial, friendly atmosphere which was very welcoming.

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

    • As much as could have been expected really - free lunch, interaction with several employees (almost all quite low level), as well as opportunities to claim travel expenses.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Very informative - plenty of time to chat with different employees as well as a formal Q&A session.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The bank felt relaxed and enjoyable compared to the stuffy public perception and compared to the cold and stern impression given off by private sector financial institutions.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • If anything, i felt that they slightly deterred more determined individuals, as they emphasised the relatively short work days. They remained a very attractive option in terms of academics and academic study.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Offered twice the opportunity to fill out expenses forms.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • I got a chance to meet with other participants.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Free wine and food, and a friendly informal atmosphere. Perhaps not quite as 'professional' as others - less opportunities for business card collecting. (This might be a good thing)

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Not really.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • This was a great insight to attend and was fun, informative, and well worth the trip!

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2014

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