Intern, Advanced Analytics Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Very good working environment, flexible hours and loads of opportunities for learning

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

    • Given quite alot of tasks and responsibilities

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

    • Alot of guidance and support from my supervisor

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

    • Always kept busy but there is still flexibility to attend seminars

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

    • Not doing graduate level work but it was still meaningful

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

    • This is my first time working in a financial institution and it provided me with an excellent overview of the industry

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere. Relaxed and open.

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

    • Very well set up with clear objectives

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

    • Lots of opportunities for training, for e.g. a presentation skills session

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good. Chance for a fast track to the penultimate year internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes we go out on a weekly basis.

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

    • There are surprisingly cheap places to eat in the City if you know where to look for them.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Wide variety of pubs around

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

    • Went to meetings outside and also to an external business conference

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2014

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