Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Great place to work, people who are genuinely interested in your development

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was given a relevant project to work on. It definitely made my experience more worth it.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • A lot, I'm in second year with limited knowledge of course. I wasn't spoon-fed but I got all the guidance I needed to unlock my potential.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Each day was different, but I always had something tangible to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Enough

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

    • A whole lot. My programming skills have improved and I'm confident I can pick up even more skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Welcoming, busy, fast-paced

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organized. We had trainings every week and networking events so that we could meet people across other divisions at the bank

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

    • I believe I got a lot more than I hoped for- A fast paced environment with very smart people who are willing to help you grow, trainings, personal and group sessions with HR to track progress etc. I'm not the same person I was when I started.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It's definitely something to want. The possibilities are endless, literally.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes. Most the interns got along well, went out for drinks, etc. I've definitely made some real connections with the people I interned with.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife in London is amazing as always- there's so much to choose from.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there were. We had community day and helped clean up a canal. Team activities like City Dash were also possible.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science, Information Technology

International

August 2016

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