Insight Day - Students with Disabilities Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • The day was very enjoyable. The staff were very friendly and offered a real insight to the establishment. The building was incredible, and it looks like a fantastic place to work.

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

    • Very valued. The day was about just that.

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

    • A great deal of guidance. Cutting edge tips that would make a real difference when applying for the graduate scheme.

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

    • It provided a platform to ask specific questions on the Bank of England, and gain some vital knowledge for the application.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was well structured, considering it was the first time a day of that nature had been run.

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

    • Very positive and relaxed.

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

    • A great deal of time and resources goes into this.

    5/5
  • 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 was very informative, with the oppertunity to speak with graduates in roles you would be applying for.

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

    • The insight directly showed how the Bank promotes a healthy work-life ethic. It also demonstrated that everyone was apart of a large team and are very friendly.

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

    • Invaluable. If you are considering applying but are unsure whether it will be worth it or not, please apply as you will not be dissapointed.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel expenses were reimbursed.

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

    • Yes, two meetings were set up to discuss any issues we wanted. These were relaxed and useful.

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

    • Very good.

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

    • This was only discussed briefly.

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

    • I would certainly recommend this insight day to anyone who has interest in the Bank.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2013

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