Global Markets Technology Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I have loved the work I had to do at the bank, as it was a real project, for which I have worked with colleagues from my team.

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

    • Everybody was very friendly and I felt that my work counted, I was part of the team.

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

    • The manager gave me very good guidance and helped me develop for my future career.

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

    • Despite the fact that everybody says that banking is a hard environment, my work was very chill.

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

    • Very much, I was in charge for my project.

    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 don't that what I have learned will help me back at uni, but for sure will help me in my future career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a serious atmosphere when it came to work, but out of work my colleagues are very funny.

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

    • Amazing

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

    • We had a lot of trainings. I would say even to many.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

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

    • Got a returning internship offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good atmosphere

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

    • London is indeed expensive. But the salary was good!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Amazing, yet quite expensive

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

    • Yes, sports, volunteering, cultural events payed by the bank...

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Computer Science

London

September 2017

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