Insights day/ internships and graduate roles Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed it, great day to gain a full insight and meet current employees.

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

    • We were valued very well, we had a good opportunity to talk to current employees and hear about their experiences, during the networking lunch.

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

    • We received a lot of guidance about applications and interview skills.

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

    • The skills learned will help me in interviews when I apply for internships.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was well structured information given out was accurate, and event was well organised.

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

    • the atmosphere was good, the atmosphere was friendly.

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

    • They wanted to invest in our skills, through postgraduate scholarships.

    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?

    • We were told about working hours and the day to day activities required in each division.

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

    • I understood a lot about the the culture and the divisions of central banking.

    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?

    • There were opportunities for a full reimbursement.

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

    • Loads of time was provided to talk to employees and ask questions.

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

    • They were good.

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

    • We were told about many benefits of working for the BOE and the perks that come along with it.

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

    • Any student who is looking for a career in banking/ central banking, will most likely benefit from this insight day.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2014

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