Summer Intern in GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. This was an amazing experience which allows me to improve and gain new skills. The work was challenging and during all 10 weeks was not a day without me learning something new.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was feeling like part of the team since first day. My colleagues included me in the meetings and ask for my opinion. Moreover, some of them give me valuable support and guidance with my project.

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

    • I received an amazing support and guidance from my manager. He was always willing to help me, to answer to my question and explain me the where I did not understand.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Was a few days when I was very busy due to some deadlines, but in general I can say that was enough work to keep me going throughout the day.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • It was giving me small tasks and a personal project to carry on my own.

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

    • I developed essential skills such as, team work, working in a professional environment, time management, logical approach and presentation skills. Together with this I learnt a new programming language called Python. I am sure that all this will help me in my next year at university.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • A very welcoming, comforting and friendly environment.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Overall it was set up good,

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They always ensured that I received the necessary training.

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

    • I can say that is very appealing. The atmosphere and the diversity are making a job offer very desirable.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. The relationship was a very good one. We try to keep in touch as much as possible, going together to social events, take informal lunches or meet after work.

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

    • The cost was almost the same considering that I did not change the city.

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

    • The Nightlife was very enjoyable.

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

    • There were opportunities to get involved in numerous volunteer events, sport team or business events.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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