Summer Associate Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed. I got good exposure to different teams and a good amount of responsibility on projects

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

    • Everything happens at such a fast pace it is difficult to tell how valued you are by your colleagues

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

    • I got good guidance overall. I was given more guidance on some projects compared to others

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

    • Very busy mostly everyday, but it was manageable

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

    • On some projects I was given a great deal of responsibility which I enjoyed

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

    • Have not learnt many new things, but certain things I definitely can take away for the future

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • People work very hard but also have fun at the same time

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Managed to get on a number of different projects and with the teams I wanted to. Also had good amount of training and learning sessions. Networking events were also very well organised

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

    • For the duration of the internship (10 weeks), the training was sufficient

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would recommend the bank to prospective employees

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes very good - out of office events held nearly every week

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

    • London is an extremely expensive area

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good nightlife in London

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

    • Due to long hours owkred, not really

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2016

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