Internship Review at Bank of America Merrill Lynch

The Role

Role Description

Shadowing members of staff
Writing up morning meetings+company meetings
Equity pitches
Producing sales documents for clients
Updating documents with regulatory changes
Excel analysis

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

hugely beneficial experience

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

regular reviews and sit downs with supervisors

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

some weeks were arguably too busy to be able to sit down with colleagues but you cannot be bored during the internship if you go about it properly and find work and ask questions continuously.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

as much as an intern could/should have been given. my tasks seemed to add real value which felt like being given responsibility.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

training and advice will prove invaluable over my final year of studies and in my career in the future

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Trading floors were busy and always buzzing. Never dull.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Organised many talks from senior managers, received regualr emails about where we should be'what we should be doing.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

huge number of training days fo IT programs, presentation skills, understanding of the markets and asset classes. general advice was always reading avaliable from colleagues.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Subsidised/Company Gym

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Got offered a job at the end of the internship which I have accepted.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We socialised regularly throughout the internship.

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

London is very expensive.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

London has a huge nightlife.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Touch Rugby tournament between summer interns was offered.

Review 47/58 for Bank of America Merrill Lynch

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