Summer Analyst GWIM Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It falls in the middle. It was split; I loved my first rotation and the people were great, the second, was a polar opposite.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Again, the same anwer above pertains.

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

    • Same thing again. One team offered a lot of help and the other team I did not really have a clear boss so everyone under the sun gave it a go...

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was never bored but I work in a bank so naturally you should be busy and work hard.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Qualifications obviously hold you back at this level but I did a lot more than what I thought I wopuld have been allowed to do.

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

    • Degree studies no, I kind of feel my degree is a waste of time eventhough it stays withing the top 3-5 Universities. The skills I learned will certainly help in the professional world and that is what actually matters.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Again split. Friendly and helpful in one and cold and confusing in the other.

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

    • It was organised well for the size and moving parts if you take the overall picture into consideration.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I certainly did not come cheap to the company.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • We were bought so no offers were made.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • I wasn't here for this, that being said, I am certain it existed.

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

    • Very expensive... Central London

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

    • It was okay if you looked for it like every major city in the world.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Again, worked in a bank. After a long day what kind of activities would I be looking for short of sleeping so I could keep up the next day?

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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