Spring Inter Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • Extremely insightful and learnt a lot about the chosen line of business, culture of firm and industry as a whole.

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

    • Valued. The firm has spent a lot of time planning sessions carefully to fulfil our preferences and make the most of our time at Bank of America Merrill Lynch,

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

    • People were extremely friendly and willing to answer any questions and queries.

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

    • Enhanced many transferable skills through case studies, networking and information sessions. Introduction to some technical knowledge such as valuations will be useful

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everyday was well structured with lots of sessions prepared.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Fun and comfortable although there were lots to take in. Good environment to learn

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 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?

    • Although I didn't get an exposure to all the different divisions, but being able to speak to current staff at networking sessions and dinner was an extremely useful to understand the different roles and responsibility required.

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

    • Being able to speak to current workers was useful

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

    • One-week was probably only enough to give a brief idea of what the different roles in different divisions involved. But it also confused me since we learnt more about the different options available to us.

    3/5

    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?

    • plenty

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

    • 4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2015

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