Spring Insight Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • The insight was very enjoyable and the events very varied.

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

    • Members of the firm welcomed us with a breakfast every morning, and helped us understand more about the firm.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Members of the firm and especially HR were willing to answer and questions we had, and we were given ample sessions on BAML as well as presentation skills that definitely helped us prepare for any upcoming job interviews.

    4/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • while not directly relevant to my degree, the skills I have picked up are certainly transferable to whichever career I decide to pursue in future. I have also built an awareness of the industry and feel more motivated to pursue a career within financial services.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • the insight was very well structured, and a timetable was provided at the beginning of the week. more flexibility to perhaps allow additional shadowing sessions within the divisions we were interested in on the penultimate day might have been more value-adding than having more scheduled talks.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • While competitive, there was a general spirit of discovery and learning that permeated the week.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm cared about our development throughout the insight, and provided opportunities for us to understand more about how to succeed within the Investment banking industry.

    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 was able to speak to many analysts within my preferred division (research) as well as outside, and I was also told about a typical day as an analyst.

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The programme was invaluable to convince me that Equity Research was for me, and the industry was suited to my ambitions.

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed for a one week travelcard.

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There were many such events organised, including a very elegant dinner and drinks reception taking place at the end of the day.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • There was a talk on corporate responsibility that was very useful, and an emphasis on the firm being influential within local and global communities.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I have already recommended it to some of my coursemates who are doing a four year course.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2016

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