Spring Insight Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The Spring Insight Programme was great! I had a great fun interacting with all the students and employees. Had a chance to learn my two divisional preferences, and BAML gave plenty of flexibility as to which division we could be assessed for.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • BAML definitely made me feel valued. We all got to join our first division, and explore the different areas within the division. They organised events that allowed us to actively network with the employees. BAML's employees invested their valuable time in us to explain about their divisions and day-to-day work.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Everyone was willing to help and answer questions.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Over the course of five days, I believe I learnt a lot. Numerous networking opportunities enabled me to learn the most efficient way to networking. Interactive sessions on trading game and stock pitching were great ways to introduce students into Global Markets.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well. Every day was planned throughly, and everything smoothly throughout the day.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Great! Everyone was friendly and easy to talk to.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company provided me with all the necessary materials to enjoy the spring week. BAML's presentations were usually all conducted by VPs and MDs, who have a lot of experiences.

    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?
  • Talking to and work shadowing the current employees really helped me gain a knowledge of what it would be like if I join the firm. BAML employees were very honest, which really helped me in understanding the work life balance.

    5/5

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

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

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Yes, travel expenses were reimbursed, and accommodation was provided.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There were plenty of opportunities to network with BAML employees. I felt very valued when VPs and MDs of the company came to many of our networking sessions and spent time talking to us about their work.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • They were very interactive. BAML made sure there were enough representatives for all of us to network.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • 3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Absolutely. I think by completing a spring week, not only you will have more knowledge about the process about applying to investment banks, but also know about the division you want to go into by work shadowing them.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2016


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