Summer Insight Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • A very enjoyable week - highly informative and accessible.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • All employees were very accommodating and forthcoming, and always willing to help.

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

    • We were always supported in all our activities and HR were always willing to offer a helping hand.

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

    • The week certainly helped me gain a valuable insight into the industry and whether or not I felt it was a career for me.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The week was well structured with a good overview of all features of the bank.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very good - all the interns got along well and the employees were also good fun.

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

    • The firm took time to look at each person individually and consider their future in the firm.

    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?

    • The company gave very clear insights into what their graduate scheme was like.

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

    • Certainly got the official line on corporate culture and certainly it seemed to be reflected in the employees.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • With talks on all aspects of the company gave presentations on the different options available.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • There was several opportunities to socially meet employees.

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

    • Well organised and well attended.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • To an extent!

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely - especially to those who aren't sure about a career in the industry.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking, Sales

London

September 2013

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