Spring Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • A very insightful experience - loved every minute!

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

    • The company invested a lot of time and money into all of us. Employees were willing to take time out of their busy schedules just to have a chat.

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

    • Amazing support in all aspects - however information about the assessment centre was a little unclear.

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

    • Not so much for my degree, however, I went into the week with little/no knowledge of how an investment bank works but I came out feeling like I could set up my own.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. Introduction, first division preference, second division preference, career fair/division choice and then assessment centre.

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

    • Great atmosphere. All the candidates were like-minded. All the employees had a smile. It was also great to see the atmosphere of the trading floor.

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

    • Internal talks from junior and senior employees. External talks from very interesting people. A lot of time from employees, especially those being shadowed.

    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?

    • Very much! Shadowed several employees. Explored several floors (including trading floor). Talked to over 20 employees.

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

    • The culture of BAML is what sets it apart from other banks. It is so diverse and just generally 'human' that it would be a pleasure to work for.

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

    • I now know what I want to do. Thank you BAML.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Expenses reimbursed

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

    • All the time. Many networking sessions, shadowing and even networking dinners.

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

    • Very insightful. Conversed with employees from all division and all positions.

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

    • Explanations of activities were described by employees however, apart from the dinner, there was no actual experience of extra-curricular activities.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 100% - best experience to date

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015

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