Insight day Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I loved the insight day as it was exactly what I was looking for. I received plenty of information about the company and the different divisions.

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

    • Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful throughout the day.

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

    • Good support throughout the day.

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

    • The information I received will most likely help me with my internship application later on this year.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well organised.

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

    • The atmosphere was incredible, both the employees and the other students were friendly, sociable and fun to be around.

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

    • Not really applicable for an insight day, but we did have a skills session during the day.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Talking to current employees was really helpful in understanding what it would be like working in the Bank full time.

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

    • I feel like I understand the company culture better now.

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

    • Very valuable, more convinced that it is the right career choice for me.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Expenses can be reimbursed if applied for.

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

    • Networking lunch and drinks networking after the event.

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

    • Good, but didn't get a chance to talk to every single representative of the firm.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • During the panel discussion, information about social life was provided.

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

    • Definitely, if you want to find out more about the Bank, its divisions, and its employees.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Economics

London

July 2013

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