Spring Insight Week Participant Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • I very much enjoyed the Insight program at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. I was able to meet representatives from different lines of business, and they were very supportive. I was able to visit the office and particularly enjoyed work shadowing on the trading floor. The agenda was seamless with a fine balance of presentations and interactive activities such as case studies.

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

    • I felt very valued during my time at the company.

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

    • Members of the HR team were constantly on site to answers any questions regarding the recruitment process, or the logistics of the program. They were also very supportive in helping me find the appropriate member of the bank when I have questions about specific divisions of the business.

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

    • The public speaking and creative thinking sessions were led by professionals who were trained to teach these skills. They were very interactive and effective.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was an agenda for each day.

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

    • Members of the HR team, and members of the Bank were very friendly and supportive. I was constantly encouraged to ask questions and network with members of the bank.

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

    • There was a public speaking training session and another training session on creative thinking. The Insight Week was not a PR show, but rather an actual opportunity for participants to get to know the bank, and vice versa.

    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?

    • Work shadowing was very effective. Other times there were case studies.

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

    • The program was very successful in doing so. Not only was I able to understand the general culture of the entire company, I was also able to experience cultures that are specific to each division.

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

    • I was able to meet representatives from every line of business.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was reimbursed travel expenses.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, the Insight Week placed strong emphasis on these networking opportunities.

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

    • Members of the bank were very supportive and friendly.

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

    • Yes, we were introduced to different Networks, and volunteering opportunities that Bank of America Merrill Lynch offers.

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

    • Absolutely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

International

April 2015

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