Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • The transition from university to 9-5 work, was a struggle to start with but at the same time quite enjoyable

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

    • Extremely friendly atmosphere

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Everyone was willing to help

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

    • Moments of extreme busyness, and some quiet moment, in all quite balanced.

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

    • My task was on the critical path for the project of the team.

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

    • Learned skills that can't be gained from university and studying.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone relaxed

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

    • efficient HR department

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

    • Weeks training prior to internship combined with training event throughout the internship

    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

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Don't know yet.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • All interns kept in contact throughout the internship, organized social and sporting event outside of the firm.

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

    • I lived at home, which is pretty close to the office.

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

    • London nightlife.

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

    • During this internship, Ive done sports that i would have never even given a second thought during university. Such as rock climbing and beach volleyball.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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