Spring insight week Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I really enjoy the insight week, truly enriching and insightful.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I feel valued thanks to: - the organisation of the week (accommodation/sessions in the Bank of America's office) - networking sessions / presentations / shadowing sessions with professionals (from analysts to Managing Directors)

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We were given guidance before the week and during all the week.

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

    • I develop many technical skills thanks to presentations and group projects (stock pitching, company valuation, etc.)

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was really well structured and prepared. Human Resources did a truly great job.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The atmosphere at Bank of America Merrill Lynch was really pleasant.

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

    • The firm invested in us during all week because we did not add value for Bank of America during all this week.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Thanks to the shadowing sessions I understood well how it would be like to have a full time role.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Thanks to presentations, but also by talking with employees you are really able to understand the company culture.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I partly already knew what I wanted to do, but this week strengthen my professional projects.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Bank of America Merrill Lynch reimbursed all my travel expenses and paid me a flat for the week.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were plenty of opportunities for networking and meeting other employees (at least one time per day).

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Networking and social event opportunities were really well prepared during the week.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • There are many opportunities to get involved in outside of work at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would definitely recommend this insight week to a friend.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2018

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