Insight Day Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • Definitely was worth coming to ! Learn't a lot about the Bank and the skills they look for in their candidates.

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

    • I didn't know anyone there but by the end of the day I made some good friends.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I was comfortable and was able to ask questions during the session.

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

    • Not particularly in my degree but the insight day surely showed me the right path to a successful career at the bank

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Organised, we were running out of time in some sessions but that was purely due to how engaged the students were throughout the day

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

    • Very good, first time i went to there, met new people, had lunch with an employee.. what more could I ask for ! My day was worth it,

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

    • We did group exercise and activities which brought out the best in me.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • I met some graduates and other employees who told us about their experience at the Bank and what I may do if i work for the Bank

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

    • Fully understood it ! I was there to know about the culture and the environment and I was successful in achieving that

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

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel expenses are paid

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

    • Met some employees during the panel discussion and at Lunch time as well.

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

    • Great opportunities to shine and bring yourself forward.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Something I should have asked, but I did find out what they studied and how they got into having a career with the Bank

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes i would indeed especially even if they are not looking for work yet, they still should go as it will help them in the future.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Customer Service, Information Technology

London

July 2014

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