Insight day participant Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • It was exciting and choosing my career path became easier

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

    • The culture of the Bank of England is sublime, the welfare and togetherness of the staff was visible. I felt very welcome , free and happy. It's a job I want to begin and retire in .

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

    • I received numerous application process support. The smallest of details on how to successfully apply and for my application to stand out. It was a well spent day.

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

    • I have completed my degree but no knowledge is ever wasted. The group activity and the trading activity basically created a new awareness in me on the skills I needed to work on and develop. Efficient team work, knowledge on the functions on the bank are the skills that will help me proper in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight program was well planned . Properly time managed and well organised. We had access to rest rooms and also refreshments. The panel meeting was the icing on the cake.

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

    • Awesome, prestigious, exciting. I want to work there everyday of my life .

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

    • The trading game and group exercise improved my background knowledge of the activities of the Bank

    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?

    • The breakdown of the organisational structure and the activities of each directorate made it easier to know where I would fit within the organisation.

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

    • Extremely helpful because the culture brought to light the pros and cons of working to make money without being happy as seen in investment banks and working to be happy and having a balanced life as is the case with the Bank of England. Work ethnics was highest to none because of the impact of their work on society.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • There was the opportunity to claim expenses up to the tune of £35 but I am local and didn't claim.

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

    • Yes there was a panel session where we had a chat with 6 staff who answered general questions.

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

    • At the end of the insight day there were networking opportunities but the staff that came to see us were quite few about 5 for 23 of us.

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

    • Yes they are like family. The organise karaoke nights and picnics. Absolutely fun place to work

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

    • Absolutely, I would recommend it. It's an eye opener for academics who want clarification on selecting a career path.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

August 2014

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