Research assistant Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

2.3/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    1.9
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

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

    • I had the chance to do lots of different work and learn how the division I work in contributes to the whole of the work.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I feel as if I wasn't there long enough to make strong bonds with my colleagues except for my manager who has awesome.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Everyone was really helpful and was happy to answer questions and help me with my work

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I usually had work to do but sometimes there wasn't much to do and I would sit there very bored

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • There were some things I couldn't do as I didn't have the training.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I had to work with large amounts of data which will help me in university.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It could have been more exciting but I am quite shy and I should have gone out of my comfort she'll more.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I don't think it was really organised at all I was just given work that they had at time.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There wasn't any training.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They said I would have to get a degree and do everything like someone who hasn't received an internship.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • It was typical london prices.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I lived close to the area

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I didn't do anything but I'm sure there is.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

September 2013

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