Internship Review at Bank of America Merrill Lynch

The Role

Role Description

Making powerpoint slides baes around equity market movements, volatility, and previous clients performance. This is used to originate new work by senior staff. I also made databases.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Ideally suited for me and the whole internship was fantastic

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Felt part of the team

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Several meetings and lunches to discuss my performance

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

working 8am - midnight, gave me a strong idea of the job

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

fullly integrated into the team

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

huge knowledge of the area, skillset provided will be useful in job market

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

work drinks and coffee breaks for bonding

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

training could have been more relevant but otherwise well set-up

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

the training was a waste of time but the learning on the job allowed staff to spend time training me up.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Got a job with them

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Interns all bonded and went out together

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Horrifically expensive, central london is though so wasnt surprised.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

London. Its nightlife is notorious

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

There wasnt really much time but there was a rugby club

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

The pay is fantastic

Review 53/58 for Bank of America Merrill Lynch

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