Summer Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues are supportive, friendly and down-to-earth.

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

    • Fantastic manager and friendly senior leaders.

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

    • Working hours are very good, I felt comfortable about taking breaks when I need to.

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

    • It was a good balance between doing work, learning and exploring the culture. Definitely found that I learnt much more than I contributed. A unique task was to run charity cake sales with other interns, which was fun and rewarding.

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

    • A range of skills got developed and improved including teamwork, communications, analytical, critical thinking and creativity; excellent learning-on-the-job experience which is ideal for non-finance students.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and supportive most of the times

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

    • Training sessions and networking/team-building opportunities throughout; well-communicated tasks and instructions; excellent feedback on performance throughout.

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

    • From economics training to mindfulness activities, we feel well supported and valued. It's not all about working.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Generally confident but not certain about the exact outcome.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We bonded well and supported each other. Getting to make good friends in a stressful and competitive scenario is something to cherish for sure.

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

    • London is expensive but it's great to work & live in.

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

    • Not a nightlife person but have good impressions.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • From volunteer gardening to esports, a range of flexible opportunities.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Banking, Economics

London

August 2018

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