Technology Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • A great insight into how technology is implemented at a bank. Every day was different on my placement, but all were busy.

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

    • Very friendly and professional team

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Weekly/Monthly meetings with team leader and manager

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

    • I was always busy, but technical support is always needed so this did not come as a surprise.

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

    • Entrusted with enough responsibility to feel like a member of the team, had nearly all access rights they had

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

    • Invaluable opportunity to develop networking, technical and professional skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lively teams, more than happy to have a chat with a stranger

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

    • Good structure, clear goals defined, weekly and monthly intern & cross division events were excellent!

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

    • First placement week is dedicated to training

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Secured a place on the graduate scheme - these placements are the best way to get on!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very sociable and friendly group!

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

    • London is never cheap, but the pay was more than enough to make up for that

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has a great nightlife! Camden was my favourite place to go out.

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

    • Went dragon-boating with my division, there was also the opportunity to play basketball, rugby and other social events.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science, Customer Service

London

November 2010

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