Research Assistant Review
by Bank of England
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.4
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The Company
3.4
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The Culture
3.1
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It was great. Very interesting experience and many opportunities that the Bank offers.
Quite valued
Having worked in a small team, I felt that I could easily approach any of the seniors in case I had questions as well as the Bank cultivates approachable atmosphere
The workload varied deepening on the period over a month/quarter; generally mid month-end month wasn't too busy, whereas beginning of the month was generally quite occupied
Moderate amount - over the course of the year responsibilities given grew pretty quickly.
Excel skills, ability to work more independently and coding skills
The Company
Friendly and Approachable
At some point over the course of the placement it has felt more like a proper job rather than placement so I felt like sometimes I had to organize my placement a bit more to make most of opportunities offered.
Quite a bit: various seminars and courses are readily available upon joining as well as online learning modules.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Working from home
The Culture
In the beginning, though over the course of the year it has slightly deteriorated.
Quite high
Many Charity and sport events outside of work
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
London
October 2018
