Insight Day Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

2.1/5
  • About You
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.2
  • Everything Else
    1.8

    About You

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

    • Some useful info, but limited time to talk to staff.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Felt valued when given the chance to ask questions and actually got relevant/truthful answers.

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

    • Could have used more relevant info about the application process.A bit mysterious.

    2/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Still have no idea what the Bank wants/needs from 1st degree graduates.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Well structured but could have used much more relevant content.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Lively during Q&A session and discussions with staff, less interesting during presentations only because we did not actually get much info.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • N/A

    1/5
  • 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?

    • It all sounds quite glamorous and much easier than it probably is. The atmosphere behind the closed doors looks wonderful though!

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • This is a hard one. On the surface you get some idea, but the inisde insight is the one that matters. Did not get much of that unfortunately.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 2/5

    Everything Else

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

    • N/A

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

    • Yes, think God! The Bank should definitely consider cutting on presentations and allowing more staff to meet the graduates! Opening the doors to the actual Bank would also be great!

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very short & crowded!

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Mostly interested in what they are involved at work.

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, but not with high expectations.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2014

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