Bank of England Insight attendee Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Very insightful indeed, got to meet a wide range of very interesting people, making some lasting and potentially incredibly useful contacts. Gained a good understanding of the future opportunities that the bank could provide and good details on applying to them.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • They gave very good information on how one applicants should apply to their roles online giving extensive details on what to do and what to not do during applications, interviews etc.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Every detail of the application process was covered, although some examples would have helpful. For instance showing some written exercise questions they had used in the past.

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Gave a good but brief insight into some of the skills you may need to employ at the bank.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured with a clear timetable for the day. Everything was every punctual with no delays throughout the day.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Excellent, everyone was very friendly and welcoming. I met some very interesting people and made some good friends as well.

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

    • No work for the company was carried out as it was an insight day event.

    1/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Gave a good understanding of the roles available as an undergrad at uni, whilst highlighting some of the social events that go on at the bank.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Demonstrated some of the socials, events and groups that are at the bank.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Gave an understanding of the company roles but more information on each division would've been helpful.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travelling was through London transport so no compensation was necessary but was offerred from commuting from outside London.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were many networking opportunities with graduates working at the bank

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Plenty of people to speak to with good insight.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Found out about the facilities, benefits and rewards linked to working at the bank.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • A great way to make contacts and meet lots of new people in a day.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

July 2013

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