Spring Insight. 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
    3.9

    About You

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

    • The insight week was packed with panel sessions, presentations and exercises, which were all engaging and useful, meaning that there we were constantly occupied. The group was large at around 80 people which meant that I got to meet and interact with top students from around the EMEA region.

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

    • Throughout BAML put emphasis on how important they feel it is to develop individuals at the bank.

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

    • Employees from all divisions and levels of the Bank spent time talking to us and presenting to us which gave a really good all round view of the Bank. This even included a short talk from the President of the EMEA region, Alex Wilmot-Sitwell on the first morning. On the last evening everyone on the program were taken out to dinner by BAML, with over 40 bankers also attending allowing for us to talk to them at length in a more natural environment.

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

    • I doubt it will help me with my degree studies at all, however it does put me in a really good position in terms of applying to future internships and graduate programmes.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It worked smoothly with timings generally stuck too. BAML also organised us to see both of their London offices, in the City and in Canary Wharf, giving a good overview of their employees' experiences.

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

    • Despite some long days and challenging tasks, everyone on the programme was generally positive throughout, with HR being always friendly which produced a good atmosphere.

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

    • It was a short programme so there was little time for much development. Having said that they did organise presentations on things such as presentation skills and interview technique.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Almost as much as I think it could in one week.

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

    • The message on culture was clear and constant.

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

    • It confirmed my desire to join the industry and gave me information to pick a division within it.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • For tube travel, and travel to and from London. Accommodation is provided for everyone that needs it.

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

    • At least once a day.

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

    • Extensive and enjoyable, networking always sounds like a chore, it shouldn't be.

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

    • It's not an industry where that is particularly important.

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • If they're interested in the industry then definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2014

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