Summer Intern Review
by Bank of America
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.4
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
3.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I loved the internship experience as it gave me a great opportunity to develop my skill set and gain valuable insights into the world of Banking
The team was a great motivation throughout the internship period. They were encouraging and friendly, making the experience a memorable one.
The management and supervisors were key to my successful internship. They were supportive and helpful throughout the internship. They gave me useful insights into various aspects of my job.
I was given sufficient work to be busy each day. I was assigned productive work that helped me learn more.
I was included in diverse projects which gave me the opportunity to enhance my skills and gain deeper understanding of the role of an Analysts in the Bank.
The internship honed my technical, financial, time management and team working skills which will hold me in good stead in my career. It also equipped me with broader understanding of the financial markets which help me in my undergraduate degree and banking career ahead.
The Company
The environment was very lively and upbeat, keeping all employees charged up. It was a perfect balance of work and fun which made it an enjoyable experience.
The internship was very well organized with all interns receiving their packs with the required information. We had access to the required drives and packages. The training sessions were very well coordinated, enabling a smooth transfer to the work desk.
In addition to a week of training which included sessions on Bloomberg, FactSet, Excel, Accounting valuations, there were various events that contributed to overall development of interns. I had division training sessions which gave me deeper understanding of the different financial products offered to clients by the division. Moreover, there were numerous networking events which enable me to build strong relationships within the Bank.
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
There was a large absorption rate at the Bank.
The Culture
There were events to interact and unwind with fellow interns at various occasions. In addition there were opportunities to interact with interns from other Banks through intern-Bank events.
The area was good place to stay in and not very expensive. It was comfortable.
There wasn't too much night life as it was a financial area. There were a few bars around the corner.
There were various events that were organized to participate in extra-curricular activities, enabling us to create network of contacts while being able to unwind from work.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking, Banking
London
November 2011
