Summer Insight Week Participant Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • It was full of informative talks and fun exercises.

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

    • Everyone was involved and listen to meaning we were as valued as we could have been in our short time there.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • If I needed any help or guidance everyone was more than happy to assist me.

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

    • I have learnt a lot about the industry and the company allowing me to make more informed choices about my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I enjoyed having talks from all divisions. However the week involved a lot of waiting around in between activities and talks.

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

    • Everyone was very professional but also kind and helpful.

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

    • There wasn't much personal training as we weren't there for long enough however we did have a chance to develop our communication and presentation skills whilst we were there.

    2/5
  • 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?

    • Work shadowing was the best way for us to truely experience what a full time job at the company would feel like

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Nearly everyone mentioned the diverse culture within the company!

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

    • The exposure to all divisions in the industry was the most helpful factor in helping me decide my future career path.

    4/5

    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?

    • Chance to network with all employees we met.

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

    • There was a dinner which allowed us many opportunities to network with employees

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

    • Many organisations within the company people can get involved in

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

    • Yes, I learnt a lot and was very helpful so would advise anyone who wants to learn about the financial industry.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

September 2013

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