Spring Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I found the insight really enjoyable, with a diversity in tasks and helpful employees.

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

    • There were always nice employees around you, and the other interns were nice as well.

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

    • There was a good mix of introductions and group projects. We could always consult employees of the bank if necessary, and they provided good advice.

    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 feel I have developed both personal and technical skills, and all of which will assist me later in life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I was always aware of what I should do and where I was supposed to be. I think there was a good mix of presentations, discussions and tasks during the course of the week.

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

    • Very friendly and enjoyable. Although we were competing for summer internships, I did'n find the atmosphere competitive at all.

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

    • The firm wanted me to develop both personal and technical skills, and I feel the presentations and tasks accomplished this. There was clearly a coordinated effort from the HR team and the other teams in the bank.

    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?

    • I especially found this out during the networking sessions and during the workshadowing. It gave me the opportunity to ask and see how the bankers worked.

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

    • Much of the focus during presentations and networking sessions was on the company culture.

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

    • It helped me confirm I want to enter the industry, but there could perhaps be more division-specific tasks in order to give an even better overview of what the different divisions do.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel and living expenses were reimbursed.

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

    • We had plenty networkning opportunities every day, which I found really valuable.

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

    • They were very relaxed and comfortable. There was a good mix of different professionals I got the opportunity to meet.

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

    • The first part of a whole day went to this.

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

    • Yes. The insight was very enjoyable, helped med gain a better understanding of the industry and made me more certain about decisions I will face in the future.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2016

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