Spring Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • Mainly a chance to talk to people within the industry, as well as get a feel for the general atmosphere.

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

    • Many people from the industry took time out of their busy schedules in order to give us a deep seated insight into why they do what they do.

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

    • I think that not being given support was not necessarily a bad thing. It gave us room to find out things for ourselves.

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Especially for matters such as an investment bank, the only true way to understand the field is by doing weeks like a spring week. You are exposed to people within every department so its very easy to understand what you want to do at the end.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The week went perfectly, but the tour around the building was a little rushed I feel.

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

    • People were great, and from all different parts of the world. People were especially jolly at the leaving dinner.

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

    • As previously mentioned, the company puts a lot of time into getting people from the industry to talk to you.

    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?

    • There was work shadowing within the department that you wanted to move into which was great!

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

    • Again, being able to talk to bankers within a calm and constructive atmosphere, you really got an understanding of why they do what they do.

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

    • Having always known that a career in finance was the direction for me, this week gave more insight into the specific area that I want to move into.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel is reimbursed.

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

    • Everyday at every breakfast/lunch/dinner.

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

    • The dinner on the last day was probably the best opportunity.

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

    • There was a session on the "networks" within the firm. From philanthropic societies to general sports.

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

    • IF you want to find out what the industry is like, this week and this firm is the place to do it.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Market Research

London

April 2014

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