Spring Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • Lots of variety and always learnt new things.

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

    • I was very well supported during the week and we were often given the chance to ask questions.

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

    • HR were very supportive in giving advice and tips as well as the business reps.

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

    • Learnt many useful skills with an emphasis on teamwork, presentation, networking and negotiation practice.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Gained insight into every business area over the week with lots of opportunities to build up skills and meet new people. We were very rarely bored and kept on our toes.

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

    • Very exciting and dynamic. People were very friendly and relaxed at the same time but there was a healthy sense of competition.

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

    • There was a lot of personal training mainly on teamwork, presentation and networking skills. I feel a lot more competent and confident now.

    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?

    • I think perhaps we saw things through rose-tinted glasses at times but with an insight there's not much time to discover the full role anyway.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • We were given the opportunity to meet many business representatives who displayed the company culture as well as quiz them directly in panels etc.

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

    • Perhaps more emphasis could be put on the skills required for each role and the day to day tasks of each role.

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was given accommodation in London as well as reimbursed for peak time travel to and from work.

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

    • Yes, everyday we had multiple networking opportunities for example at dinners, drinks and breakfasts.

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

    • Very good although at times it would've been nice to have more relaxed networking sessions.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, we discovered the on site gym and all about the employee networks.

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

    • Very informative, insightful and enjoyable.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Data Science, Economics, Voluntary

London

April 2014

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