International Spillovers Analyist Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • It has fullfilled every expectation

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

    • The team are amazing. So friendly, the whole devision I worked in had was brilliant environment to work in.

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

    • I was never afraid to ask for help or advice, and equally always felt they were keeping an eye on me.

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

    • I had three projects over the internship, which I did simmulatneously. This meant there was always something to do, and a good balance of work.

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

    • I personally produced documents which were read by the MPC, met several board members, and complied several notes which were circulated throughout the bank. I also did alot of data collection which was not always the most exciting, but the data was published in economic journals.

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

    • This couldn't have been any more relevant to macroeconomics.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Chatty and friendly, with lots of postwork socials.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • HR was a bit naff, they didn't really know themselves how the graduate programme worked. The department were very organised though.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate program is muddled, but my manager wants me back. So its on HR now.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Every Friday the interns would all go to the pub.

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

    • It's in the centre of the City of London.... Spoons was not too far away though.

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

    • Expensive

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Drinks most nights, we also had a team curry night. Sport is available, but not so much for interns.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Government

London

August 2014

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