Software Intern Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting work without horrible hours and with good people around me.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and happy to pass me on small tasks to complete alongside my main projects. Everyone showed great interest in my projects.

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

    • I was sat right next to my line manager who, like the rest of my tea, was always available to answer questions and guide me through my project.

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

    • Most of the time I had plenty to do - towards the end though it felt like I was running out of work.

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

    • My work felt genuinely valued and important to financial stability. My conclusions were acted upon after I left.

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

    • We were given presentation training and my Excel skills improved massively!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and we often had team drinks at lunchtime.

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

    • Slotted right into my placement. Met my Line Manager a couple of weeks before I started which made everything easier.

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

    • Given presentation training outlook training for free.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Some departments also offer the opportunity to have a sponsored Masters degree.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Weekly drinks and almost daily lunch get-togethers.

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

    • Not horribly expensive by London's standards - but still quite pricey. Though most bars and pubs had a happy hour!

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

    • Plenty of places to go if you can afford it!

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

    • Plenty of societies and clubs, not to mention the Private Sports Club we had access to!

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology, Computer Systems Engineering

London

July 2014

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