Technology Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • Great time, met great people and a valuable insight to the world of banking.

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

    • Welcoming staff

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

    • Was told in full details of everything that would be going on.

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

    • Not doing a relevant degree, but helping my possible career decision.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Equal time spent on each department. Could have done with more breaks.

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

    • Exciting presentations and shadowing. Networking events are also as fun and exciting.

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

    • Special allocated time for Technology interns allow us to make valuable insight to the department. Presentation skills was taught excellently.

    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?

    • Many chances to network with graduates and long time employees in our corresponding departments help us get the full picture of life in Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

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

    • Panels from each department demonstrates the dynamic of the work environment.

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

    • Leaning towards the technology department of a bank as a career path.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Lived in London with oyster card. Reimbursement was not required personally. Other interns were fully reimbursed for their accommodation and travel though.

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

    • Most lunches, the dinner and the drinks event all involved many friendly employees explaining their jobs to us.

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

    • A lot of great opportunities to meet people from your corresponding department.

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

    • Only a few mentions of it.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Great fun, great experience and helps the future career a lot.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Information Technology

London

April 2014

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