Spring Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Very well organised week that challenges and stretches you, while providing huge amount of information and really building up your technical and soft skills.

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

    • The group is fairly large but splits off into smaller segments and everyone is incredibly warm and friendly.

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

    • The speed panels and work shadowing in particular provide excellent one on one guidance as you can ask specific questions in a close setting.

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

    • The self brand skills session and interview tips can be applied across many sectors while the technical knowledge will stand in good stead for a career in financial services industry.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was no issues and all ran smoothly, with little waiting around.

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

    • Three was always something news and different everyday to challenge and excite you.

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

    • BAML really wants to develop you and has a fantastic feedback culture of openness, helping increase your self awareness.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • In particular the work shadowing provides a fantastic opportunity to see what the roles involve in a real work setting.

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

    • You meet many different individuals throughout the week which helps you gain a perspective of the firm's culture and atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Outstanding. Has really helped cement my decision about this career path and particularly helped decide within the sector as well.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Food provided every morning and lunchtime as well as evening restaurant meal.

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

    • Everyday you were exposed to many different individuals from all across the firm.

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

    • Really well organized with high level individuals as well as analysts closer to our age and experience. The Wednesday evening restaurant meal was a particular highlight.

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

    • Not a strong emphasis on this but the opportunities seem very good if you individually asked people about it.

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

    • Really good overall- provides skills, experiences and connections that should stand everyone in great stead in the future and is very fun and memorable!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2018

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