Spring Insight Week Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The spring week was excellent fun, informative, and challenging all in one

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

    • The employees at Bank of America could not have been more helpful, always offering support and advice

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

    • Support was given when needed but not thrust upon us

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

    • The week was well structured, ensuring we were always kept busy.

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

    • As much responsibility as you could handle was given

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

    • It definitely taught me skills which i have developed further

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Warm, welcoming and happy!

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

    • The organisation was first class, everything ran smoothly.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Valuable time was given up by senior executives at the firm to educate us. I definitely appreciate how much the company invested in us.

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

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

    • I am lucky to have been offered a summer internship with them and am hoping to one day be offered a full time role.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • It was expensive however, we were in central london so that can be expected.

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

    • There was something for everyone.

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

    • Unfortunately we werent there long enough to get involved with activities outside work.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2012

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