Spring Insight Week Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Brilliant week overall! Lots of time for networking, work shadowing and experiencing different parts of the bank.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • A lot of effort was put into the week. It felt like BAML invested a lot of time and resources in us.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Great support with a lot of flexibility to shadow employees outside of programme hours (e.g. early morning or late evening).

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Heavy importance placed on networking - have learnt that the industry is more of a people business, than a technical one.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Brilliant structure, we had a basic timetable before the week. During the week, each day was outlined before we did anything.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Very friendly HR and Business employees. Everyone was willing to help you. Peer group were great too - met many people from various different backgrounds.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Very strong emphasis on investing in us. Many business people gave up their work time to speak with us and were very willing to help.

    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?
  • Great outline of daily life from Business representatives. Career progression was highlighted too and different pathways shown.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Gained a very good understanding of the BAML culture, seeing how many different backgrounds people come from. That's what I think differentiates BAML from other firms.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Helped me to decide on what area of Investment Banking I would like to work in. I would encourage everyone and anyone to apply for this!

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Travel paid. Hotel given if needed.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • A huge amount of networking opportunities (networking drinks, dinner, breakfast).

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very well organised. The first was a networking drinks at a bar, the second a dinner at a brilliant restaurant and the final was at the office for a breakfast session.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, people were willing to share their personal interests - very sociable place to work at.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • 100%

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015


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