Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The HR team worked hard to put on events to ensure the interns got to know each other well. The employees I worked with were friendly and the work was interesting.

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

    • My colleagues (members of the bank and other interns) made me feel very welcome.

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

    • Most of my guidance was given by members of the bank I worked on projects with as opposed to dedicated supervisors. However, my mentor was very helpful and dedicated to being available to talk to me when I needed advice.

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

    • My workload varied. At the beginning was very high, but became more balanced throughout the internship.

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

    • Low amount of responsibility.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I am very grateful to the employees that spent time talking through finance with me and teaching me, as I am not from a financial background. Learning sessions held by the bank were also very helpful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I sat with interns who were very friendly.

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

    • Very well organised with learning sessions and events for interns.

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

    • Learning events (including initial training week) and time spent with employees boosted my finance knowledge and skills.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be very happy to get a job with the organisation.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I made friendships with other interns that I think will continue after the internship.

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

    • Food places near work were expensive for lunch, but we received a £15 dinner allowance.

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

    • Good bars, also close to Fabric in Farringdon.

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

    • I was involved in the 'Corporate Challenge', a 6.7km run. However there was not much time for many activities outside of work as the work day is very demanding.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2018

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