Spring Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Lots of networking opportunities and chances to learn which were thoroughly enjoyable.

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

    • As a spring insight we didn't actually add any value to the firm but employees were happy to give up their time to talk to us and teach us more about the firm.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The programme was fully structured and there was always somebody on hand if we had any concerns.

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

    • Learnt lots more about the industry which will help in deciding on my career path.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Hardly a moment to spare!

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

    • Very friendly and always easy to ask questions of the business representatives.

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

    • Had presentation skills and creativity sessions on top of the insight into the different divisions of the bank.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • There wasn't much opportunity to work shadow but speaking to employees gave you a good idea.

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

    • A good insight as we met lots of representatives from the business who were open about their experiences there.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Extremely useful especially getting to shadow two different divisions.

    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?

    • Lots!

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

    • There was a networking drinks on the first night and a dinner during the week as well as numerous others during the day.

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

    • We were given a talk on corporate social responsibility and a breakfast with the employee networks which gave an insight into things that employees can get involved in.

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

    • Definitely- it was a great learning experience.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015

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