Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

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

    • Always a great emphasis on involving the interns / explaining.

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

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

    • Sometimes not too busy given the large intern class on my year, but overall good balance.

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Excellent atmosphere in the office, nice people.

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

    • Organisation was seamless, with many events & senior speakers (including CEO)- overall an extremely structured program.

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

    • One week formal training at the beginning

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Excellent social scene, internes overall very sociable & outgoing.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Extremely expensive (it is London).

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

    • Awesome nightlife, although you should be warned that most clubs in central London close very early - you have to have some back-up plans (East London mostly)

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The hours, although truly great for an IBD internship, are still relatively heavy, which limits day activities outside of work - no problems with the nightlife though

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2015

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