Intern Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The work was very interesting, the people were very nice and the culture was great. Very enjoyable experience

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

    • Colleagues were always very supportive and happy to chat.

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

    • Support and guidance was given frequently and was usually very useful.

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

    • Occasionally got quite busy (and occasionally veered towards the other extreme), but generally was a good balance

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Was given a lot of discretion in completing my assigned project.

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

    • Skills acquired likely to prove very useful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally a very interesting and friendly place.

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

    • Was well organised, generally.

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

    • Company was supportive of personal development.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Quite likely to return to work for them in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Both were very friendly and often met up outside work.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Can't expect bargain deals in London.

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

    • Pretty good.

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

    • Some opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Science, Economics

London

August 2014

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