Insight Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • Very informative view of the stages required within the application process, and a nice relaxed atmosphere with networking breaks to get to know other students.

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

    • Lunch was good, there were drinks after the day had finished which allowed us to converse with interns in a more informal environment

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

    • Guidance in way of asking us if weneeded help during case study game

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

    • Application information lasted an hour and was essential, asking questions on tips one ach stage will hold me in great stead when applying for the summer internship next year

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Stuck to the timings of the day very well, had case study games and then a panel session with current interns and graduates who answered each question thoroughly

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

    • Excellent, very spacious room and relaxing so people felt comfortable from the start and case study game allowed us to engage with others easier.

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

    • Only a day so wasn't too much the bank could do to train us, but the event was well organised and enjoyable

    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?

    • very much so, speaking with numerous interns and a panel discussion and to start the day there was an hour talk regarding the different division within the bank, so we learnt as much about the structure as possible.

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

    • Quite similar to above really

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were to send receipts through pre paid envelopes rather than on the day

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

    • Spoke to half the current interns so learnt their day to day responsibilities, and to more experienced workers

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

    • As explained before, lunch wad for one hour, then drinks as well, and the panel discussion

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

    • There is the chance to be part of fully funded for a masters in economics which was interesting to anyone considering that route

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

    • Excellent and informative, the bank really showed a diverse employee network and from a wide range of universities, there is a clear initiative in trying to encapsulate a wider variety of opportunity

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

London

August 2014

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