Spring Insight Week IBD Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • Really good, you get a wide variety of sessions which helps to keep you interested the whole week. They've got a nice bunch of HR staff which made the difference

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

    • You get close interaction with senior people (theres a meal where the number of vp / directors is ridiculous..1 or more per 3 students). The analysts tell the truth and you have a chance to ask anything you want. They really do welcome you in

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

    • I would have put this at full marks; you need to take advantage of the many opportunities on the week. You aren't spoon fed as such. i.e. get stuck in, ask questions and build contacts

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

    • Lots of skills learned. Presentation work shop was excellent. Team work important etc.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Excellent stucture..needed a little more time on chosen field

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

    • No way near as competitive (on the face of it of course) as I had thought it would be. At least in my groups people stayed polite whilst still trying to assert themselves

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

    • Tough in one week given its an insight week..not a training week but there was always an atmosphere of learning

    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?

    • Good insight as long as you ask the questions. Analysts are always best to talk to first. They give you many opportunities to do this

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

    • Everyone we spoke to loved working there (clearly they wouldn't allow unhappy people there) but it seems pretty genuine and across the board

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

    • Great, cements previous decisions and lets you see other alternatives if your first choice doesn't work out

    5/5

    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?

    • Loads!

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

    • Excellent, different types of sessions at different times. Perfect

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

    • Volunteering / corporate responsibility session. I didn't chat a lot about spare time.

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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