Summer Intern Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement very much and highly rate everything about it.

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

    • With my own desk, my team (15 people) were very friendly and helpful. Taking me on a leaving meal and buying me presents on my last day.

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

    • I was unfortunate in that the summer internship meant when I joined my manager was away so I reported to the Director. When my manager returned and I actually got to meet him, the Director went away so it was difficult to have continuous split when the time was split between managers.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some days work was slow (due to the nature of my project) whilst other days I was eager to work late and get the work finished.

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

    • I was given full autonomy over my project but advice from the whole team. It was fantastic to be able to see a project through start-to-finish and show what I can do.

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

    • As the Bank of England leads the country in Economics, I was given valuable advice in terms of both career and academia from some of the country's leading economists.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The Bank of England office is such a prestigious place to be and whilst it was great walking into Threadneedle Street HO, the atmosphere was quite laid back at times and the flexibility given to working arrangements was perfect.

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Potentially fasttracked a couple of stages on either the grad application or the penultimate year internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Drinks were arranged each week and interns had the opportunity to bond and network.

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

    • Very expensive in central London.

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

    • Great bars in the city (with happy hours every day after work), but not really the place for dancing/clubbing.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Government

London

August 2014

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