Investment Banking Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I really did. Learned a lot.

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

    • Most full-timers were very keen on providing mentoring which made the internship really enjoyable. However, they were a few people who were super unfriendly, and only interested in using me to finish their work as quickly as possible.

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

    • Most people gave step-by-step detailed explanations and were happy to answer any questions.

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

    • Usually very busy, With the occasional quiet week.

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

    • None.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Most of the time. I am so much faster on Excel and Powerpoint, and very good at managing expectations / deadlines.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Although highly team-dependent, the general atmosphere of the office is extremely good, Everyone is acting fairly relaxed and friendly, despite the gruelling working hours.

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

    • Very well organised, full of training, talks, and other events.

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

    • A lot. People were happily spending a lot of time mentoring us.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Extremely good, the junior in most teams go out clubbing together.

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

    • Central London so very expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Perfect.

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

    • Not so many.

    1/5
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London

August 2017

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