Spring Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was a thoroughly enjoyable week; lots of talks, presentations, networking opportunities and business-orientated challenges.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • BAML really value us in terms of how senior managers took time to speak to us and network at social events.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • A lot of support was given and we had many opportunities to ask questions.

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

    • We had an overview of every business division, enabling us to see how BAML functions in the current economic climate. We also had the opportunity to work shadow on either a 1-1 or 2-1 basis on the trading floor.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. The days were packed and long but was definitely worth it!

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • A really pleasant atmosphere. Everybody (both staff and applicants) were very friendly.

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

    • There wasn't too much opportunity for personal training, however this applies more to those on internship and graduate scheme programmes.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • We networked with a lot of business reps and you really got the sense whilst talking to them that they love what they do. In addition, we were based in two office locations to get a feel of what the atmosphere was like on a day-to-day basis.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • In addition to the division talks, we had additional talks on aspects such as CSR, diversity and innovation.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Essentially it has cemented my belief that this is the career path I wish to pursue.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Expenses for accommodation and transport to/from the office were reimbursed.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were a number of networking events available - evening drinks on one night, a full meal on another - and indeed work shadowing and lunches.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • BAML couldn't have done much more to improve the networking opportunities available.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • During the work shadowing session, we were able to find out more about life outside of work. BAML also organise environmental/charity events for full-time employees.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Highly recommended if you're considering a career in banking.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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