Spring Week Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • It was truly an amazing experience. Being a first year, I was enlightened about the workings behind such a large investment bank.

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

    • Very valued. Was extremely well treated throughout the week.

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

    • Quite a lot. Esp a lot of networking helps as you get to know which department you want to work in the future.

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

    • You get to learn a lot about the financial market (things which you wouldn't learn in lectures). Also, you can relate to the things you can learn in a lecture.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. Was not very stressful, and there were decent breaks.

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

    • Was very warm and friendly. Had expected a competitive environment but it was not like that.

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

    • It's just a spring insight week, so it is just the start.

    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?

    • Significantly, yes. Speaking to current employees on a daily basis you can easily formulate a schedule of their day to day activities.

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

    • A number of speeches by the heads of different divisions truly helped me understand what the company is all about. 'Our people is our best asset' is the recurring slogan I had grasped.

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

    • Very helpful indeed. I know which division I want to work in now.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Yes everything is practically paid for.

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

    • As I had a mentioned earlier, everyday of the week.

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

    • People from different divisions almost on every networking event. You get a taste of every division even if you are not interested.

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

    • Yes. Heard a few times that employees are active in charity work.

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

    • 100%. Truly a memorable experience. Felt really sad to leave actually.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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