Equity Research Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a great internship. Very well structured and you really get a feeling for the work.

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

    • I felt very valued by my collegues. They give me a lot of responsibility and trusted in me.

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

    • I managers gave me detailed instructions for my projects. It was easy to understand what needed to be done. They were always available when I had questions.

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

    • It was a good work balance for me. A lot to do but not too much. It kept me busy througout the internship which was good.

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

    • I was very suprised by the ammount of responsibility I got during the internship. It helped to get a good feeling for 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?

    • I really improved my writing. I also imrpoved my organizational skills and became more efficient when taking on a task.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Focused and friendly. A good sense of team work.

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

    • Good set up. Balance between work and lectures.

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

    • The company set up a platform that I could develop from. They encouraged me to learn and improve.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be very interested in starting working in the department interned in if I would be given an offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was a good mix of people. Everyone was friendly. No negative internal competition.

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

    • London is an expensive City. Rent is not cheap.

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

    • London has a good range of different nightlife scenes. There is something for everyone.

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

    • I received an email almost every week regarding some sport event. There are also opportunites to volunteer.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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