Research Assistant Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was an experience I will never forget. I have gained so much more than I would have expected to.

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

    • People are always willing to listen, and I was given the opportunity to be involved in some interesting projects, which were actually used in the workplace.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager was very kind and friendly, I never felt that I could not approach him whenever I faced a problem.

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

    • So busy at times, but I enjoyed it very much.

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

    • Opportunities were around, I felt that as long as I worked hard and expressed my enthusiasm, I would be given more responsibilities.

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

    • Perhaps not completely relevant to my course, but I'm sure the knowledge I've gained will be invaluable in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great. I love the people I worked with.

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

    • We were given induction sessions and courses. They were useful.

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

    • The management was always happy to send me to training courses as long as they were relevant.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Rather appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • There were happy hours....

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not bad. City as it is.

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

    • Volunteer, sports, societies. There were quite a range of activities available.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2011

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