Intern Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Great atmosphere, felt proud to be working for the UK's central bank. Excellent people

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Rather valued, especially by recent graduates.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Bi-monthly review sessions with manager. Sat on same desk, was always a shout away.

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

    • Varied from day to day. First week quite idle, next few weeks picked up. Last two weeks, was in office much longer than pay.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Significant amount; two presentations and a written assessment.

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

    • Learnt a considerable amount about my industry, and training has helped for future internships.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Rather relaxed compared to an investment bank.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well.

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

    • Skills session at the end of the internship.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Perhaps in the future.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Socials organised by interns. Got to meet Mark Carney.

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

    • Pretty expensive. London.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife around Bank pretty good.

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

    • Gym, sports club.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

September 2014

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