Insight Day Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • Very enjoyable considering it was quite an information heavy day (as expected).

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

    • Although I was only there for a day they made me feel like I had done the right thing in coming.

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

    • Hard to judge as there was not much individual interaction.

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

    • Received great insight into the application process, definitely worthwhile just for this.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well organised and executed, the event was clear in what it aimed to achieve and was useful because of it.

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

    • Great atmosphere, everyone was there for similar reasons so it was easy to socialise.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • As this was only an insight this doesn't really apply.

    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?

    • A very good way of seeing what its like to work there considering it was only a day.

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

    • Very good introduction to the institute and some real experiences were shared.

    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?

    • maximum of £35

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

    • Really great networking session.

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

    • Several break set aside just for this.

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

    • There was a chance to ask this kind of thing

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely a worthwhile experience for nearly anyone interested.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Economics

London

August 2014

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