Global Markets Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I'm from Nigeria and I had a really strong culture shock when I came in. I received alot of support from HR and it helped me better adjust to the enviroment.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • They were always there to answer all of my questions and every project I worked on was appreciated. They asked about my well being and I felt really comfortable. They made me look forward to coming to work. I was always given contructive feedback. they were really warm and receptive.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • i had all of the support i needed. they went out of their way to really help me.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was always engaged at all times but it was well distributed and planned between networking and learning and shadowing.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had mostly daily tasks basically because of my division and desk line of business.

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

    • THE SKILLS I HAVE LEARNT HERE ARE GOING TO LAST ME A WHOLE LIFE TIME! PRICELESS IS THE WORD!!!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very fast paced and energitic....the tempo was always high, there was never a dull moment.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • it was well planned and organised and at all times, I knew what to do and what was coming next. i was never clueless or lost.

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

    • I had series of training before i started on my dsk. different companies have been contacted to help teach us all that we needed. it was a huge investment as the companies are the best in the field and all that was taught was relevant to my work. the bank also planned for senior managers in the firm to come teach and share their experiences with us.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • very appealing i must say...huge opportunity.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • it was relatively moderate. being at the center of London

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • there are a lot of networks to join and be active in. the Bank planned events for us to meet with them and then choose.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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