Summer Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very well organized. We had 10 days of training, which was very helpful. Ienjoyed my internship in general.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt valued during the presentation of my projects.

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

    • Having a mentor is very helpful. Moreover, you have the opportunity to meet one senior of the company during a coffee chat. He can give you some really good advice on the industry and on life in general.

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

    • Closer to deadlines, we were very busy.

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

    • It really depends on the desk you work on. I have been asked to valuate two companies that the traders were actually looking at, so it was helpful to them.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • One learns a lot more "on the field" than at school. I learned a lot during the internship.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • The HR team did a great job. There were many events, but there were even more for women. We had the opportunity to meet very senior women in the company. This is a once in a life chance.

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

    • We had 10 days of traning, and managers would also organise conferences to explain their products.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • 1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is quit expensive, and a drink in the City even more.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • You could always find someone for a drink.

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

    • Yes. especially in sport (Touch rugby, Football...)

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2015

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