Spring Insight Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • I greatly enjoyed the insight week, it was a very good learning experience that provided a great insight into the company.

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

    • We were made to feel very valued - we were paid a great deal of attention, we were able to network with very senior members of the company, and we had talks from heads of departments.

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

    • HR were very attentive at making sure we were enjoying ourselves as well as learning the appropriate material.

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

    • The information we received has prepared us well for the next steps into working at the company, especially for the summer internship.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight week had a very set timetable that included talks, networking, presentations and group games. We were never bored!

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

    • Very enjoyable, not to pressuring or intimidating.

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

    • They were very attentive, it felt like we were being appreciated on a personal level as well as part of the entire group.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Very much so, we were given huge opportunities to talk to as many current employees as possible to really get a feel for the firm.

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

    • Everyone emphasised how friendly the company is, and how helpful people are when you are starting out at a junior level.

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

    • We were given overviews of all the departments so we could get a greater understanding of the mechanics within the bank, and we could then compare the tasks and atmosphere within each department.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • We had several networking meals, as well as networking drinks after our first day, and a closing dinner.

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

    • The networking events were fairly relaxed, you were able to enjoy yourself as well as meet company members.

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2014

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