Summer Intern Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

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

    • Very supportive team and great working atmosphere.

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

    • Weekly meetings with line manager to discuss progress of project. Manager has very supportive and gave very constructive advice.

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

    • Involved in a broad range of work, including external meetings. Working on individual project throughout the internship.

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

    • Was responsible for own individual project and had to produce a paper and presentation by the end.

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

    • I found the presentation skills training sessions really useful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Worked for a great team - friendly and always happy to help.

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

    • Well structured internship programme, with clear goals and significant amount of individual responsibilities.

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

    • The Bank provided training days during the internship and may contribute towards the costs of a Masters course.

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

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

    • Still waiting to hear a reply from the Bank.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A lot of social events organised, both by HR and among the interns themselves.

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

    • London prices

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Good working hours and colleagues who are always happy to meet outside of the working environment.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2010

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