Global markets Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Atmosphere was great, full time employees were more then happy to help me.

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

    • My team encouraged me to contribute and valued any contribution I made.

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

    • The buddy system works extremely well, mine went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure I was comfortable and had access to all the information and exposure I required to make the most of my time with the firm

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

    • I always had projects to work on though you do have to be proactive to get the good jobs! Show you're willing to work hard and people will give you interesting tasks

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

    • I was giving tasks which really added value, though it was stressful it was much more exciting working on projects which I knew would affect the firm I the long run.

    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 was given extensive training to maximise my employability, my team focused on giving me tasks which would benefit me as much as it would the team

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Depends on the desk, some are always up for a night out others are a lot more work focused, it's a good balance between the two!

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

    • Most of the internship was well planned, some of the communications could have been more organised however

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

    • I learnt a lot more during my internship then I could have imagined, I had to show I was willing to learn and then people invested time In teaching me

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • I worked hard and it seems to have paid off

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was pretty cut throat, some people will see you as competition and behave accordingly, you just have to find the people who are more on your level

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

    • It's London.

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

    • Good if you're into suits and shirts

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

    • Yes if you get on well with the team you are assigned!

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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