Summer Analyst 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
2.5
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The Company
3.1
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The Culture
2.1
- 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
It really depended on how well I got on with the people. I had a great time on my first desk but on my second, I didn't enjoy the type of work so I went and spoke to other desks I was interested in.
As above. Probably about 8/10 for first desk and not at all on my second.
As above. Lots of support on the first desk. Very little on the second.
Busy on first rotation. Bored on second - got work from other desks to occupy my time.
Nothing at all. Apart from writing the minutes for the morning meeting, but even then they never read it so probably could have lived without it.
I have no idea how much these skills will help me in my degree. I'm still on my university summer holiday. I think it will have helped me hugely in applications to jobs and understanding the work place.
The Company
Fun never stopped in Commodities. Miserable 90% of the time on fixed income and FX floor.
HR did a good job on the whole but there was very little uniformity as to what was expected of the interns from MDs.
I was able to spend lots of time with people who would patiently talk me through what they were doing until I understood.
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Healthcare from home
But only with particular desks.
The Culture
The intern class were really outgoing and interesting to talk to.
Well... after this salary, my perspective on value has changed very much.
Depends how you define the area. Around St Paul's it wasn't great.
Apart from the trading game... No.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
August 2012
