Spring Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was thoroughly enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • They always made it clear that as much as they are assessing us, we also are seeing if they are suitable. We are just as valuable and they aim to impress us also.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We where given a lot of support and advice on ways in which we can improve many aspects of ourselves e.g presentation skills, our personal brand and networking.

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

    • Gave me more confidence in my value and many interpersonal skills. Feel more motivated to work hard and do my best in studies.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything was thoroughly planned - always knew what to expect and everything was time coordinated.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was a very positive atmosphere, open environment for learning.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Many presentations where given on how we could improve in many interpersonal skills - room for personal development.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Very in depth - we had specific Line of business days which allowed us to shadow our division of interest and learn about their daily tasks.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Very much - we learnt about how each employee is expected to operate (responsible and risk averse), and their expectations of us.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very insightful - we where well informed on the line of business that we where interested in.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There where plenty - Careers fairs, networking drinks and networking lunches as well as line of business panels that happened almost everyday.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Many opportunities to meet with and socialise with the team of the division you are interested in and lean more about the role and company.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, we learnt about sabbaticals and sports groups that are opportunities within the bank.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Most definitely - if they are interested, this spring insight will give them all the answers they need.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2019

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