Summer Intern Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Nice colleagues, lots of support and learnt in-depth banking knowledge and policy-making process.

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

    • The most friendly working culture I've ever experienced

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

    • At least once a week, my line manager and I would have a bilateral, and I received quite constructive comments to improve my research framework.

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

    • I could manage my time flexibly.

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

    • I was given an independent research project, an excellent opportunity to delve deep into an economic issue. In the end, I gave a one-hour presentation presenting my research results to the whole 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?

    • Interpersonal communication skills, banking knowledge and stata-modelling skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Collegiate, friendly and academic.

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

    • Interns can attend seminars, policy briefing, team meetings etc. There are also lots of socials and drinking after work.

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

    • My colleagues are very helpful and always willing to answer questions no matter how basic they are. I feel I've learnt a lot of industry knowledge.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If I get a return offer, I'll take it for sure.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • People are very sociable. Interns organise weekly drinks and vote for the best venue.

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

    • Living in London is expensive.

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

    • There's a rooftop bar near where I work and it's awesome.

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

    • Lots of charity and volunteering activities.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

April 2014

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