Global Markets Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the 10 week internship, the culture at the bank is really good and the learning is fantastic.

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

    • I didn't feel valued in the sense that I was able to contribute much but everyone had time for me to keep learning and improve myself.

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

    • The internship has an amazing support network consisting of mentors, advisors and supportive colleagues.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I did not feel like I had enough to do on a day to day basis but when working on the two projects I was set I was very busy. .

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was giving some responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt a huge amount about finance and have massively developed my skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very academic but laid back at the same time. Everyone was very friendly and interested.

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

    • The internship was really well organised and with lots of projects and lectures beyond your work at your desk.

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

    • The firm invested a huge amount of time and effort into the interns, with everyone feeling obliged to help you learn and develop.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Future employment prospects are appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a large group of interns so the social scene was good if you weren't too tired.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is very expensive.

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

    • The nightlife in London is good and most of the interns live within close proximity of eachother.

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

    • There were some activities but not a clear way of getting involved.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2017

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