Insight Day student Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • There are LOTS of economic students in the events, so if you are a non-economic student like me, it may feel a bit intimidating in terms of 'what am I doing here?'

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • There have been quite a fair amount of effort by the organisers in trying to make you feel comfortable to ask questions.

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

    • A very good thing is there are constant reminder send out prior to the events to reiterate key points, so you know exactly the 'agenda' for 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 about recruitment and application was very helpful. And there are special attentions paid to give you advice on making an application to Bank of England.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • well structured with lots of opportunities to ask questions throughout the day.

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

    • Graduates and HR staffs are very friendly and always encourages you to have a conversation with them.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • It's very good that the graduates/staff that do work in the firm makes time for you, knowing that they are very busy with very important work.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • It's nice that the graduates at the day are quite happy to talk about their daily work, working hours and their working environment in a casual manner.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It was very helpful because you hear from actual people who worked there for a couple of years as well as students on placement programme.

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

    • It gives a good impression on what working at a central bank would be like for graduates coming from different academic background and at different stage of their study.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • there are expense forms at the end of the day with paid/stamped envelopes if you do wish to reimburse.

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

    • This day is great for networking as it's like having a 'Double' networking session as you have both Lunchtime and at the end of the day for food, drinks and CHATS!

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • In general it was good as you have the chance to ask individual questions that are of particular concerns to you, but there are quite a few students attending the day, so it can a bit hard to communicate.

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

    • The things employees said about their fun time outside work sounds absolutely amazing!

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

    • I would recommend it to anyone! even if you are not an economics student or not even sure about central banking! because how often do you get to be in the room where MPC do all their press release? the answer would be almost never......

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

July 2013

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