Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very much. I learned a lot.

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

    • I was very impressed by the work I was expected to do.

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

    • All four of my mentors and supervisors were helpful and helped form lasting relationships.

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

    • It varied day to day. Some days were boring, others were like trying to boil an ocean.

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

    • Quite a lot depending on the job.

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

    • Extremely useful skills. Tenacity and work place skills were hugely developed.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard work, but good vibes.

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

    • Very good organisation from HR. They were on top of everything.

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

    • Huge amount of time spent developing us.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hard to tell, but always hopeful.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - went out together once a week.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London isnt cheap.

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

    • Depends on what you like - london has something for everyone.

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

    • Billions, didnt have time to do them though

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2015

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