Sandwich Scheme (Project Assistant, Research Assistant) Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • There were some tough times during this job, some stressful times, but all down to the level of responsibility I was given, and once I improved at my job, it was very enjoyable

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

    • Colleagues treated me like a professional and the positive atmosphere energized me.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Great support and ambiguous guidance by Mentor.

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

    • Various tasks for different Managers and Departments build a very good balance.

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

    • High responsibility and very professional tasks motivated me to deliver great results. For me, not comparable with other internships.

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

    • Allowed me to further develop and enhance my skills in both the Marketing aspect & interpersonal. Provides you with the discipline to take into university and emphasizes the importance of degree studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good mixture of differing cultures. At times it could have been better, however, casual Friday usually perked up the atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised, with pre-defined objectives set within each rotation.

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

    • Regular training was readily available. I was given the freedom to vary the training I undertook and tailor it to my development needs

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Would definitely love to work for them again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were others interns in Sales and Marketing. I will keep in touch with lot of them!

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

    • travelling expenses were quite a bit as well as food. though we used to treat each other.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • With the events and the city's huge array of clubs I was never short of new places to try out.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Most activities were organised by yourself or other undergraduates, however there are plenty of undergraduates to have something always on.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2013

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