Spring Insight Participant Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed the whole week - it was a great experience!

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone involved with the organisation and running of the programme took a lot of time to ensure they gave appropriate attention to every participant.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Lots! Plenty of talks, presentations, and opportunities for work shadowing.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • They won't help in my degree, but certainly with a view to a career they will be very useful indeed!

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well thought out - especially the two divisional insight days.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Very warm and welcoming.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • It felt like they invested a lot - they had plenty of skills sessions with experts and had lots of group tasks that were led by professionals which encouraged learning.

    4/5

  • 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?
  • Oh it's the best possible insight you could have into the industry!

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Again, it really helped and showed why the bank is rated as #1 for Graduate Recruitment.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Similar my other answers, it was very valuable.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Plenty! Networking breakfasts, lunches, dinners and drinks!

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very worthwhile indeed.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, although I would have liked to have found out more. There was one talk on Corporate Social Responsibility, but there wasn't much time for Q&A around this.

    3/5

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

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015


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