Spring Insight Week Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed, you really get an insight into what is like to work in a bank.

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

    • You meet lots of business reps which are interested in you and they keep asking you questions.

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

    • Good support. The HR team is really approachable and helpful and they care about you.

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

    • They gave us tips to work in team and make presentations and we were able to practice. They also help you knowing in which division your skills fit.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was very well structured, the week was scheduled and we always knew what we were going to do.

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

    • Everybody is very friendly. Not only the business reps and the campus team but also the other candidates. You get to know many people from many countries which share the same interest as you do.

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

    • HR, analysts, associates and even seniors spend their time with you, attending to the social events.

    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?

    • Even though in IBK we weren't able to do work shadowing, we did case studies.

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

    • The insight helps you to understand the culture because you don't really get to know the culture until you get exposed to the bank.

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

    • I now really know in which division I want to work and in which one I don't.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • They provide you accommodation and reimburse you travel expenses.

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

    • Everyday we had lunch with business reps and in every presentation we asked questions.

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

    • Everyday we had at least one networking event.

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

    • One day we had an employee networks breakfast and they explained us everything.

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

    • Definitely, it is highly recommendable to people who know that they want to work in finance and people who aren't sure yet.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2014

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