Summer Analyst in Global Markets Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Very rewarding and challenging. An excellent internship

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

    • They treated me as an equal throughout the internship and offered me as much help as i required.

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

    • Any problem i had with my work was dealt with quickly and efficiently

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

    • The work load was high but the work was enjoyable and i felt that my work was useful for the firm

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

    • I was given as much responsibility as i could handle, they got the balance perfect

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

    • The skills i developed that are useful for my degree are the soft skills, dealing with high work loads etc.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very enjoyable atmosphere, everyone wanted to succeed and worked hard in a very supportive atmosphere.

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

    • It was a faultless internship, the campus recruitment team provided everything seamlessly

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

    • The first week was devoted to training at an external location which provided us with the basic skills to work at the bank.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Got offered a job, couldnt be happier!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social aspect was superb!

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

    • It was a very expensive area of London to live and work in but the salary allowed us to live comfortably

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

    • Working in Central London the nightlife was superb!

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

    • Yes, i participated in 5 a side football competitions with the bank

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

November 2013

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