Spring Intern 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
4.6
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
3.8
- 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
The Spring Insight Week was a well balanced placement with a variety of exercises and work shadowing to suit individuals interested in the different business areas operated by the bank.
The whole week was based around a team, in my case everyone valued each other to the highest degree.
The management (HR) team could not do enough to help you. The mentors who were used for work shadowing were also incredibly supportive.
As aforementioned there are a variety of exercises used throughout the week, you will certainly not be bored!
With this being an Insight Week naturally there is a limit to the amount of responsibility one can expect to receive. However, in areas where it was possible the maximum amount of responsibility possible was passed over to us (the participants).
The Spring Insight Week is an incredibly useful experience.
The Company
A dynamic environment would be the best way to describe it.
The organisation, from logistics, to talks, to lunch was perfect.
The Spring Insight Week is all about the participants.
Subsidised Canteen
Company Parties/Events
I have been offered a summer internship in 2013 that will hopefully lead on to a job.
The Culture
When possible yes!
Accommodation, transport, lunch and some social events were paid for by the firm.
It's London so great, but there wasn't really any time to experience this.
The week was non-stop so again there wasn't much time.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
London
August 2012
