Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience, and I learned many lessons from various people.

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

    • I received a lot of meaningful work, and a large responsibility was placed on me from the first day. I could always speak to senior analysts, and people were very welcoming.

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

    • There was always someone to answer any questions that I had.

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

    • I never had a day where there was nothing to do. The amount of work you get is team-specific.

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

    • I received a lot of responsibility, and my work was part of the end product.

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

    • The skills I received will be highly beneficial for my career in the finance industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and positive

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

    • Very well organized

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

    • In addition to the knowledge you receive from various people, there were a lot of coaching sessions, learning events and a free access to online courses.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Extremely appealing

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The placement offered multiple events where I could socialize with my colleagues.

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

    • London is a very expensive city. Cost of living can be very high, mainly coming from rents. The cost of socializing is above average but is low compared to the cost of living.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is always a place to go.

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

    • If you are interested in any type of involvement, there is a place for every interest.

    5/5
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Banking

London

August 2019

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