Internship in Quantitative Research Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I was very well organized and I enjoyed it

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

    • I felt well valued in my first team, but not so in my second

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

    • My managers helped me and explained things well to me - my mentor was helpful too

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

    • I worked from 7.30 to 6.30, which I consider perfect working hours

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

    • Probably thats because of my experience too, but I had a not of autonomy, not really very important responsibilities though

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Nothing you learn is a waste of time. I met a lot of people and networked, which got me a job for next year...Perfect!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very enthusiastic and friendly

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

    • Very well!!! Not much room for improvements

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

    • In the first week of training they not only teach you business relevant information, but also train your soft skills and arrange a charity event.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a job with them

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

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

    • Well its London...

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • If you have the money, London is your oyster

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

    • Not so much with colleagues, but certainly with other interns

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

November 2012

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