Intern - Notes Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Overall the bank is a very good place to work, internship provided training opportunities and learning opportunites.

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

    • Main focus is on your internship project, which leads to less team exposure than if you were working on day-to-day opeartions.

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

    • Excellent feedback on work. One of the best points about the internship

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

    • When deadlines were close I would be very busy, but there was a chilled atmosphere with fair work balance

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given a lot of responsibility with regards my project, it was all my own work. However, other opportunities for work were limited at times.

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

    • Writing skills have improved massively over my time. Chance to present improved presentation skills. Learnt more about economics, although I would've liked to have a more significant focus on economics.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A good working atmosphere with very friendly colleagues.

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

    • Had clear objectives throughout the internship

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

    • Presentation training was very useful.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Still unsure whether I will be offered a place on grad scheme

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Got on very well with the other interns, with regular socials

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

    • London - very expensive

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife is fun, just very expensive

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

    • Only on the internship for a brief time so feel unable to properly comment on this, although there are activities availible in london.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Government

London

August 2014

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