Insight Day Participant Review
at Bank of England
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Banking
London
Review Submitted: September 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The day started with an overview of the bank and the programs on offer, given by the Future Talent Team. There was then a graduate panel, with graduates from different divisions explaining their roles, with a Q&A following. There was also a talk from a senior manager, in which he explained his career to date and his role with the bank, again, finishing with a Q&A. Finally, there was a talk with the employee-run networks within the bank, which demonstrated how the bank ensures inclusion
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was a perfect insight into the areas of the bank that I could apply to, and really helped me narrow my focus in terms of researching the teams I would like to work in. It was also good to listen and understand the roles of the other programs, as this builds further understanding of the different functions of the bank.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
It was good to practise virtual networking, but the main development on the day was an increase in knowledge of the bank and the graduate/internship opportunities offered.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone was extremely friendly and happy to answer questions. The presentation was thorough, yet also interactive and engaging, so the day was informative and enjoyable. The graduates were forthcoming with their personal stories of how they secured their graduate roles, and the talk from the bank networks demonstrated how the bank ensures inclusion for all marginalised groups.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
It was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative day.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid or reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Bank of England
4/5
Would you recommend Bank of England to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bank of England
A key theme was to understand the function of the bank and the role that you are applying to, so research is key.
