insight day Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • The insight was very informative and fun!

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

    • There were interns that would come and talk to you during lunch time. They were nice and willing to answer any question.

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

    • Everything was perfectly explained.

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

    • They gave useful tips (that you can use for other applications too) about CV, interviews and assessment centers. Very valuable info coming from someone who does actually work in HR at the Bank.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We had a business and teamwork game. The chairs/tables provided were laid out in a way that would not help us to face each other constraining the development of the activity. Rounded tables would have helped.

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

    • Good atmosphere.

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

    • It was just an insight day but I've been to similar events and they would give you a gift for attending.

    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?

    • This was the best thing; a proper understating of how the Bank and its people work.

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

    • Is still need to do a bit more of research but I know a lot more about the bank now.

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

    • I think I've got a much clearer idea now.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • But they paid students for travel expenses (I just did not need it)

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

    • Yes but I would have liked to see even more graduates.

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

    • A lot of chances to speak with recruitment members and graduates.

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

    • No really. Actually the area looks very boring and expensive.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Anyone interested in becoming an Economist should apply for an insight day at the Bank .

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Economics

London

July 2013

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