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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    2.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • It has been a very enriching opportunity to learn about the company and get a more in-depth view of the industry and possibilities within the bank. Moreover, it has helped me to discover new positions in the bank I did not know before. In addition, I have had the opportunity to do a lot of networking and meet really interesting and smart people who have motivated me and given me their view and experience.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • In my opinion all the organizers of the programme have made me feel important and I feel they were trying to help us a lot. Moreover, they have showed a lot of involvement and have been available to answer any questions we had.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I think all the activities and the availability showed by the organizers have been very helpful and they have made me feel supported. In addition, the games and speeches helped me to answer any doubt I had, making me feel supported again.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have definitely learned a lot and I am sure I have developed communication skills as well as teamwork skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • All the activities have been very useful and well organised.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Both the organizers and participants were open and the atmosphere was very comfortable.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company has organized activities and games so that we could learn and also sessions where JP's employees explained us their position within the bank.

    3/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • It has helped quite a lot to realize how a full time role would be like as I had the opportunity to hear from the employees of the firm their experiences and their typical day at work.

    3/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • By listening to the employees I now have an idea of how the culture of the company is. Moreover, the business resource groups within the bank were also very useful to understand the culture.

    3/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The careers fair was very useful for this purpose.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • The company has provided accomodation and meals, as well as transport.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There were variousnetworking activities during the week.

    3/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • They were very useful and the employees were willing to help a lot and to answer every question.

    3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, as there was a networking event about the Business Resource Groups which are groups for employees with common interests.

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes, as it has been a great opportunity to meet people, know more about the industry and figure out in which position you can fit within the firm.

    4/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2015


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