insight day Review

by Bank of England

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I enjoyed the day greatly!

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • We were treated with respect and all of our questions were answered. Even the chief cashier made time for us and gave us a presentation which was very pleasant.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The HR team gave us application tips and also followed up on us by sending us tips and PowerPoint slides over email.

    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 now know more about the political economy which shapes the Bank of England, which is directly related to my university course (International Political Economy).

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We received a timetable at the start of the insight and unlike other insights I've been to, this one actually stuck to the timetable and ended on time.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very positive, with time for networking, Q&A and meeting amazing people!

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

    • They gave us tips and tricks for applications and also sent us Powerpoint slides over email to support our application process and improve our chances.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • They gave me the opportunity to speak and network with some recent graduates on their graduate scheme. This gave me an opportunity to put myself in the shoes of someone on a full time role.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The values and culture of the bank of England were highlighted throughout the presentations, as well as a tour around the bank.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I discovered that the Bank of England is not only an economic institute, but also a political one, which makes it resonate with me more closely. For this reason, I am more likely to consider the Bank of England for my career plans.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was not paid for the insight day, however we were offered reimbursement for expenses. This was a generous amount of up to £30

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, we met the chief cashier of the bank of England, as well as recent graduates.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There was a casual networking opportunity over a buffet lunch. Tasty may I add!

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I didn't receive enough information about the Bank's sporting societies (if there are any) or any pro-bono work the employees are part of.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Absolutely! not only was it extremely informative, but it was very interesting seeing what goes on behind closed doors at the bank.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2015

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