GCIB Review
by Bank of America
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Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
4.1
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The Culture
2.5
- 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 enjoyed the internship experience a lot. It was great to learn so much in a completely new environment from professionals. Additionally, it was great to meet so many new people and experience a totally different environment to what I have done so far as a student. It was a great experience.
I enjoyed the internship experience a lot. It was great to learn so much in a completely new environment from professionals.I Was doing the tasks of an Analyst- taking on daily tasks. As well as this I was tasked with working on projects to be used for actual clients which was brilliant.
A lot
Varied- at the beginning not much but built up fast. Initially, there was not much but as the internship and my experience built up I began to take on more and more tasks & ask for more work which meant my day naturally became more and more busy. Towards the end I was.
Was doing the tasks of an Analyst- taking on daily tasks. As well as this I was tasked with working on projects to be used for actual clients which was brilliant. There were times where my work was used in actual pitches etc and I could see the outcome of my work in real life.
I enjoyed the internship experience a lot. It was great to learn so much in a completely new environment from professionals. Additionally, it was great to meet so many new people and experience a totally different environment to what I have done so far as a student. It was a great experience. I developed a lot of key skills and hopefully will help.
The Company
Everyone was extremely friendly and always more than happy to take time out to help you or explain anything to you. Even whilst working everyone was extremely patient and supportive throughout the process of learning. It was a great atmosphere and I really enjoyed it & would definitely recommend to anyone.
It was well organised with continuous feedback sessions and events to check in on the interns. For example we had 2 major feedback sessions and also drop in sessions on a fortnightly basis. I think one more feedback session in around week 7 would be even more beneficial going forward.
They are extremely appealing. The bank is a true industry leader and gives experience to people at a junior level too which perhaps would not be happening at other banks. It is somewhere that really invests in its people and really comes across so it is an extremely appealing place to work.
The Culture
Expensive-its London
Good but expensive. It is London so there are a huge amount of places to go at whatever time and has a range of prices etc but is very expensive. Really good on a Friday night or evening but always somewhere to go at whatever time if required, good fun.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking
London
August 2018
