GTS Summer Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • The firm provided me with training, challenging tasks, access to senior management, participation in team activities and feedback on my progress at each stage. Absolutely fantastic

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

    • I worked on real time projects that had direct impact on my team's performance

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

    • My line manager has bi-weekly one on one meetings with me, my manager on the other hand provided me with feedback along the internship, helping with solutions to area I had challenges

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

    • I had the opportunity to determine how busy I want to be on each day. I get as many projects as I ask for

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

    • I was assigned to team projects which helped me to make real time impact. I felt I had just the right level of responsibility I wanted

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

    • I have acquired valuable skills in analysis, and in-depth knowledge about my line of business. I almost feel like an expert on this already

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a relaxed environment with everybody keen to engage

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

    • Very well organized

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

    • The company did invest a great deal in my personal development

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Very much appealing

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social scene

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

    • I surprisingly found that to be quite low compared to were I come from

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

    • Very busy, friendly and relaxed

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

    • Yes, there were. I participated in a volunteering program

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

International

August 2017

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