Insight Day Review

by Bank of England

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • The day provided an insight into the Bank of England, through a variety of panel sessions with both experienced employees and recent graduates/interns. During the day, we were also given hints and tips for applications to the Bank and an overview of the different programmes that are on offer.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • The insight day has helped develop my understanding of the Bank of England and what it has to offer. I believe this will allow me to make a far more competitive application in the future.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was incredibly engaging and motivating hearing about the range of opportunities within the Bank of England. It was also good to know about the flexibility given to recent graduates to work in different areas to gain exposure to a wider range of roles.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The culture was incredibly welcoming, which creating a very inclusive atmosphere throughout the day. There were plenty of opportunities to ask questions and all participants provided invaluable advice.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The insight was incredibly enjoyable and I would recommend any prospective applicant to the Bank of England, to apply for the insight day.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Bank of England
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Bank of England to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bank of England
  • Answers the questions on the application form truthfully and always try to frame your answers in the context of wider economics and economic debate.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

September 2021


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