Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I absolutely loved the experience. Not only did I learn a lot but I also got the opportunity to contribute.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Amazing team spirit in the teams I worked with.

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

    • We had lots of catch-up meetings just to check up on me and my progress.

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

    • I think I got a good balance. Not too busy to be overwhelmed and not too free to be lazy.

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

    • A fair amount of responsibility. I was treated as a member of the team so people relied on me for things.

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

    • It's really been an amazing program. I have discovered so much about the world and myself. I honestly think the skills I developed are game and life changing.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was OK. People can get really busy but they always try to make time for you so that's great.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I have not had a better internship in terms of organization.

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

    • We've had lots of different training ad information sessions.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fairly appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. The bank use to organize lots of fun events to bring us (interns) together.

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

    • It was OK.

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

    • Evening drinks with colleagues... It was very cool.

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

    • Yes; there were quite a number of different clubs to get involved in.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

November 2014

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