London Street Scene Bank of England

Program Preparation - Making the Most of a Life-Changing Educational Experience

About one month prior to the start of the program, students complete a focused preparation to ensure their London experience can begin with informed questions, useful career conversations, and a clear baseline from which to proceed.

What they put into this phase of the program deeply affects the value they extract.

Male Finance Student in London

Are You Ready?

Pre-program packet

√ Current one-page resume

√ LinkedIn profile URL

√ Top two sectors and top three functions of interest

√ Five to seven target companies or internship programs

√ Recorded 60- to 90-second professional introduction

√ Three questions for recruiters, alumni, or hiring managers

Once You Arrive

How You Will Learn

√ Career-path and sector modules

√ Recruiting workshops with GSB PPD

√ Alumni presentations, panels, and practitioner discussions

√ Company visits and workplace exposure

√ Live interview role-play with coaching

√ Team research, collaboration, and presentation