Penultimate Year Intern Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The work I was doing was highly engaging, and being part of the Bank was a fascinating experience.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was made to feel very welcome from the first day. Everyone I encountered was extremely helpful and friendly.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had regular meetings with my line manager which were very useful.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • For the most part, the daily workload was just about perfect. It did intensify during the final two weeks, when I was due to give a presentation and write a note summarising the work I did during the internship.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The amount of responsibility I was given greatly exceeded my expectations. I worked on a project which was important to my division.

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

    • The work I did at the Bank gave me valuable insight into the practical applications of econometrics.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere was very friendly, lively and interesting.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The goals were made very clear at the start and support was provided throughout the internship.

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

    • The people I worked with were always very happy to offer advice about many things, including the use of econometric software. Presentation skills and Microsoft Outlook skills training sessions were available to all the interns.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Following a successful internship, the Bank will allow you to choose between taking a graduate job, or applying to be sponsored to do a masters degree.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Over the course of the internship I often went out for drinks with the other interns, and we also regularly arranged to have lunch together.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The main downside of the internship was probably the high prices associated with living in London.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife seems pretty good, though I didn't get the chance to experience it very often.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There's a sports club, though unfortunately I didn't get the chance to use it myself.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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