Summer Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed the placement, I loved the range of experiences we were given throughout. Such as the training week, ESG project, intern talks with the SLT team and inter-division talks.

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

    • I felt very valued. Throughout the internship I was given work which did have a positive impact for my team, furthermore as I became more competent I was given more and more responsibility.

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

    • There was a brilliant network within my division for support. I had a buddy, mentor and manager, all of which were very helpful whenever I was stuck on work. More importantly, they all provided excellent feedback on my work which really helped me to improve my quality of work.

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

    • I was quite busy throughout the internship, however good time management skills did make it possible to complete all the tasks I was set.

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

    • As the weeks progressed I was given more and more responsibility. The increased responsibility and independence really built up my confidence and motivated me massively.

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

    • The excel/analytical skills I have gained will massively help me with my degree of Mechanical Engineering. Furthermore, the work I have done will act as a very good base of understanding for the training camp in Charlotte next year, should I receive an offer.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and approachable. I was never too scared to ask a question.

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

    • Very well organised, I always had something to do which would benefit both myself and the team.

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

    • My manager, buddy and mentor spent a lot of time developing my skills.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Very appealing, I would very much like to receive an offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Within my division all of the interns got on very well. Every day we would have lunch together and occasionally we would go for drinks after work.

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

    • London is expensive so relatively high compared to other areas of the UK.

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

    • Lots of fun bars for after work.

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

    • Yes I took part in lots of volunteering and touch rugby, all of which were put on by the bank.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2017

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