Technology Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The last two months were the most enjoyable time of my life. I met plenty of new people and I learned a lot of new things about the banking industry as well as how technology applies to the banking sector.

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

    • As a full member of my team, I took part in all of the meetings my team had. I was given different tasks which I had to complete before, after or during the meetings. Therefore, I think that my work was highly valued.

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

    • I was given a lot of support from my teammates as well as from my manager, buddy, mentor and other people working in different teams. Also, I got support from HR and some senior people.

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

    • My schedule was different almost every day. On some days, I had a lot of mandatory events and training and on some days I didn't have much to do.

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

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

    • 3/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was very relaxed. This was one of the things I was really surprised by when I first joined. All people on the floor were happy to answer any questions I had.

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

    • I must say that my internship was very well organized. During the first 5 weeks of my internship I had to work together with my team and after that in the next 5 weeks I had to work on my individual project.

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

    • The company has invested a lot of money in its interns. We got paid training courses before the start of the internship and we also had many training events taking part onsite.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was usually going for lunch with other interns from my floor as well with some recent graduate scheme students. Also, I had a lot of lunches with my teammates.

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

    • Canary Wharf is one of the most expensive places to live at and to socialize at. I got to know from my colleagues that the monthly rent is around £1000. Also, the pubs nearby were quite expensive.

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

    • Canary Wharf is one of the best places in London where you can have fun after work. I could see plenty of people from different companies having fun throughout the week. There were many restaurants and pubs in close proximity.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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