Spring Insight Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • The aim of the insight was to gain an understanding of the structure and culture of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and it definitely offered that.

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

    • We were able to speak to managing directors and vice presidents whilst shadowing associates and analysts of all levels of experience.

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

    • The week was well planned and nothing was unclear at any point.

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

    • The information you receive as well as the contacts you potentially make are invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • With a range of different events and presentations, days were never repetitive.

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

    • Everybody seemed to enjoy the week, and the interns as well as the workers all got on very well. The idea about teamwork really shone through.

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

    • There was work shadowing, presentation skills events, innovation presentations and a wide range of other useful experiences.

    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?

    • Again, the work shadowing and the numerous network events allowed for a clear idea of how a full time role would be.

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

    • As mentioned previously, the chance to talk to employees of all levels of experience indicated that there was huge emphasis on teamwork.

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

    • For somebody that had no clue about the industry, this would have definitely been an eye opener.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • As mentioned above, yes. Plenty.

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

    • A mixture of formal and informal events allowed for many new contacts to be made.

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

    • Yes, through the networking events.

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

    • If you're aim is to get an insight of banking, or more specifically BoAML, this event is for you.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2014

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