Insight day Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.5/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    3.5

    About You

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

    • The atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. The insight was very informative and well presented, but the trading game could have been better

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The current employees I spoke to were very engaging and welcoming

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We were not given much guidance during the trading game, but any issues we had were easily answered

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I was given some useful tips on applying to banks and in particular on applying to the bank of England which should be useful. Tips on getting familiar with Microsoft excel should make my application much stronger

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was at times perhaps too much information.

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

    • Very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere

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

    • It was only an insight day, so n/a

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Despite only being there for a day, it seems I have discovered that it is a very good atmosphere

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • There was lots of information about the companies culture

    4/5
  • 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?

    • I am awaiting payment but have sent an expense form

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

    • Yes

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

    • There could have been more people to network with at times, but was good nonetheless

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

    • It tended to be professional

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes the bank of england seems like a great place to work at

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

August 2014

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