Spring Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Great experience. It will be a valuable asset which I look forward to leveraging in my future career. Any question you may have will be answered, and you will get a taste for what an investment bank actually does, and what day-to-day operations actually entail.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Extremely valued. BofA doesn't have to offer a spring week, but do it because they want students to gain early exposure. They invest countless hours in setting the whole programme up and spend considerable effort in maximizing the utility of the experience.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • All questions answered, first-hand exposure to industry professionals and a handful of networking events which allow you to ask for advice from people who've been in your shoes.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • All academic backgrounds are encouraged!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well. Always had action packed activites with well-timed breaks. Extremely well structured + organized programme.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • There was a natural buzz. Everyone was hungry to learn as much as possible.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • 3/5

  • 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?
  • Desk shadowing and networking events allowed you to ask whatever questions you may have. Very informative and practical experience.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • First-hand exposure to industry professionals was very helpful in getting a flavor for the company culture.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • 3/5

    Everything Else

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

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes - Networking events + desk shadowing + dinner

    5/5

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

    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?
  • 3/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2017


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