Summer Associate Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The programme is very well structured

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

    • I was surrounded by very respectful professionals

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

    • I had a buddy, a development officer and a mentor

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

    • Aside from the first week, I was working at full capacity all the time

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

    • In certain projects, I worked directly with MDs so and I was responsible for the entire project

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

    • I have already graduated so I cannot answer this question

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • A combination of hardwork and fun

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

    • It was very well balanced between projects and networking events

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Target job for me

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Quite expensive, £2,500

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

    • Nice for afterwork drinks

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

    • A lot of events

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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