Spring Week Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    4.3
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • Each day had a variety of different sessions. Some days were more talk-based e.g. on Impact Investing and Diversity, others consisted of group discussions and presentations. There was also a mix of technical sessions related to the industry and more social events like Bingo.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my communication skills while working on the group discussion in a virtual environment.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • The business representatives were very candid and open about their experiences in the internships and current full time roles. Shining a light on the office culture, deal types and realistic hours. They also shared their highlights and tips to enter the role


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Very welcoming and considerate of people's different business knowledge. There was a good structure of general division introductions to then a deeper dive into roles. They also highlighted diversity, inclusion, and building your own brand.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the Bank of America Spring Week. As explained, the sessions were varied, tailored to all my interests and allowed me to get a deeper insight into the firm. The day structure was also good, with not too long or short hours, with consideration for the time needed to prepare for the final-day assessment.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Bank of America
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Bank of America to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bank of America
  • Be as engaging as possible and try and venture out into other divisions even if they don't sound like they interest you at first.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2021


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