Summer Associate Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Was an incredible experience working with some of the brightest people in the industry.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt like part of the team. Everyone is very friendly and interested in your development

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • it was surprising that we had so much support given everyone's busy schedule

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • extremely busy, but that is what you sign up for in this career.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • the responsibility grows exponentially week by week

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

    • The best way to learn is to do and the best place to do that is Bank of America Merrill Lynch

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Professional but very open

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • incredibly well organized

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

    • they are very interested in your development and provide a lot of resources for that

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • growing fast and in a great position

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • its a big intern class so there were always social events to attend

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Its London...

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Bars downstairs, but close early

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • we had voluntaring events organized

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2015

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