Bank of Enlgand Insight Day Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    2.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • Very useful, learnt a lot about careers at the Bank of England.

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

    • Only one day insight so difficult to tell.

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

    • Only one day insight so difficult to tell.

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

    • Only one day insight so difficult to tell.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Good balance between talks/presentations and interactive business games. Did not feel bored or too rushed.

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

    • Everyone was very polite and kind, the main speaker Alex was very friendly.

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

    • Only one day insight so difficult to tell.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • There was a panel of interns and graduate employees, so there we were able to find out about all levels within the firm.

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

    • Networking drinks session at the end allowed us to speak to current interns.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • 35GBP

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

    • Panel discussion and networking drinks at the end.

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

    • I was able to have good conversations with all the interns that I wanted.

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

    • Though specific activities were not brought up, the flexible working hours for all employees including interns was advertised.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Fun, enjoyable business game, helped me to make an informed decision about a career with the Bank of England.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2014

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