Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Early mornings were difficult to adjust to but people were really nice and helpful and the job interesting.

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

    • It's difficult to feel valued when you do very little actual work, more watching and learning but the people were always friendly and eager to help you learn how things worked.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Everyone always had time to talk you through what they were doing and why even when things got really busy.

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

    • Mostly watching and listening, although the longer term projects given also keep you busy.

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

    • 2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 3/5

    The Company

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

    • A lot more laid back and fun than I anticipated.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organised with many points of contact available with HR if there were any problems.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We all had standard training on the areas we were involved in as well as a general grounding in financial services. I was also sent to hedge fund for the day to see how the buy side worked.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'd say better than any other company in the financial sector at the moment

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah there were some good guys (and some not so good...)

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

    • Standard inner city prices - extortionate!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Inner city London so pretty awesome

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were loads, mixed touch rugby, staff nights out etc.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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