Bank of England - First Year Insight Day Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • All in all, a very enjoyable and useful day.

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

    • Only there for one day.

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

    • Explained what bank did and potential careers.

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

    • Team building exercises improved my communication skills.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. Slides went through nitty-gritty information, but any potential monotony was put on hold by introducing tea breaks and team games.

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

    • Everybody was young, excited and keen to learn more about the bank. Seeing everyone dressed in smart business attire really gives you a sense of what it would be like to work in the city, motivating you to achieve your goals even further.

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

    • Only there for one day so you don't expect much personal investment.

    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?

    • A lot. Showed the professional side but also the social side.

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

    • It was great in showing us how employees lives were in general, and all the social clubs on offer within the bank.

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

    • Useful. Showed me that public sector was an option having only previously considered private sector banking.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • A maximum of £35 travel expenses is paid for UK citizens. Cost me in excess of £100 with hotel and petrol.

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

    • Yes, as much time as you required at the end of the day, and also at lunch and tea breaks.

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

    • Great, and provided free alcohol/soft drinks.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, such as membership of Queens club, London, and seeing famous players for example.

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

    • Great experience all in all, and definitely feel as though I have impoved and become more confident as a person.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2013

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