Technology Infrastructure Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Working for one of the world’s largest financial institutions allowed me to visualise the breadth and depth of the financial services industry working through challenging economic times, in an era rich in technology adoption and automation. The opportunity to transfer textbook ideologies into real-life scenarios through a series of strategic initiatives and operational level projects has provided me with an unrivalled learning platform. This learning experience was supplemented by the ability to co-ordinate and network with some of the brightest and most innovative people in the industry.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues on both a professional and a social basis. Working on "real" projects from day one allowed me to gain recognition from my managers and colleagues.

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

    • Managers, mentors and buddies were on hand to provide me with support and guidance throughout my Industrial Placement. This guidance ranged from helping me settle in (pc log-ons, social events) right up to my professional growth and development (ITIL V3). Also, through the BAML mentoring programme, I found it valuable to spend time with people who had been in my position 5-10 years ago.

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

    • As I was working on mainly project based work, the workload varied from one week to the next. This worked out well as I was able to spend the "quieter" times collating research for my final year at University.

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

    • On my particular projects, I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility. By the same token, managers always made themselves available if I had any problems or uncertainties.

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

    • I am extremely grateful for having the opportunity to develop my skills from both a technical and an interpersonal standpoint. Liaising with senior associates on a day-to-day basis helped develop my interpersonal skills in a professional environment. Also, I was able to "brush up" on my technical skills through a series of training courses throughout the placement.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The environment was friendly and upbeat, despite working through challenging economic times.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Regular training events, networking events and review sessions gave the impression that BAML are very well organised.

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

    • Initial training week covered things like Excel, PowerPoint and generic IT packages. Also incorporated into the training week were a number of sessions to develop softer skills e.g. giving successful presentations. I was then able to complete my ITIL V3 Foundation certificate towards the end of my placement.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

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

    • Got a place on the 2013 grad programme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - there were regular opportunities to socialise, whether this be through "after-work drinks" or sporting events.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Working in the North West, I can't complain about the cost of living compared to the London folk.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Standard North-West.

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

    • Football, touch-rugby, 5k and various volunteering schemes.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Information Technology

North West

July 2012

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