Insight Day Review
at Bank of England
Internship (1 Month+)
Banking
London
Review Submitted: September 2021
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The virtual insight day gave me valuable information and insights into the Bank of England. Not only it was talked about how an internship could look like, but also about how life at BoE looks like in general, what one could expect when starting to work there.
Furthermore, I was given useful information and tipps on the application process, which really provided me with the confidence that I can maybe actually make it, if I use those tipps.
Furthermore, I was given useful information and tipps on the application process, which really provided me with the confidence that I can maybe actually make it, if I use those tipps.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very useful and motivated me more to apply for a BoE internship.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I learned what they look for and how to outline this in my application. Furthermore, I realised, that if I manage to move further in the application process, it is important to show confidence, as your opposite will feel if you are not. Lastly I understood how important it is to follow financial news, reading the Financial Times and turning on Google news alerts.
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 virtual experience
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Th insight day made me feel very comfortable and the people who were speaking seemed truly approachable, which I liked. Therefore, I believe the general atmosphere / company culture is open.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I really enjoyed the experience. I believe everything was really useful and insightful. However, the bit about societies could have been a bit shorter from my point of view.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Bank of England
5/5
Would you recommend Bank of England to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bank of England
- Be yourself
- Have confidence when you move onto the interview stage
- Show that your skills fit the company in your CV
- Have confidence when you move onto the interview stage
- Show that your skills fit the company in your CV
