Sales and Trading Summer Internship Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience! Short, intensive... and I have learn a lot.

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

    • You are really well considered by your colleagues. It was great to get the chance to ask questions, and to see people take time to answer to the best of their knowledge.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Great management! Not the kind of internship where you are left alone.

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

    • The pace was intensive, but it is the normal pace in investment banking.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The responsabilities were at the level of my confidence. As the job is intensive and quite demanding, it is important not to have too much responsabilities. Nevertheless, the missions I was given were challenging, and enabled me to learn a lot!

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Great experience on this side too!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Intensive and challenging

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Great organization by HR. Every actor of the internship (manager, tutor, mentor...) was usefull for the intern, and their role was clearly defined.

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

    • Trainings were provided

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a job

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The ambiance was great... Met a lot of new friends!

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

    • London is quite expensive, but the pay enabled to deal with that.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • A couple of nice places enabled to relax fter work.

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

    • Depending on the time left, it was possible to do lots of things.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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