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Rating
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About You
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The Company
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Everything Else
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
- 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
Very enjoyable and made to feel very welcome
Not entirely applicable to the type of placement but it was clear that employees at the Bank of England are highly valued and get every opportunity to progress professionally
Good advice was given on the best way to apply to graduate schemes.
The information and activities done should assist in all type of future job application, not just at the Bank of England itself. I liked the fairly "neutral" approach of the presentations.
The Company
Well structured with well-timed breaks. This helped the flow of the day and gave sufficient opportunity to talk to others also.
Very friendly, yet professional.
Considering it was just one day, it was very good of them to offer to contribute to my travel expenses and offer me lunch.
There were representatives from different sectors throughout the day and they gave a good idea of the work ethic required
Talks/Q&A sessions by current employees gave a good idea of what the culture is like at the Bank of England
Everything Else
I would not expect this type of Insight Day to be paid.
Yes, there were opportunities to meet current graduates working in different departments and roles
Limited as it was just one day, but lunch was a great chance to talk to others and learn.
We found out that employees can take part in flexible working to pursue further study (which is sometimes paid for by the Bank of England)
Yes, it was a useful day and completely fit for purpose.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Banking
London
July 2014