Spring Week Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was a very busy week where lots of different things were organised and I met some great people. The culture is fantastic where they encourage learning and always want to help you.

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

    • Everyone got on really well with each other and due to the variety of activities, we got to know each other quite well and it helped that everyone was really friendly

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

    • They always encouraged you to ask questions no matter how stupid you might have thought they were. They were always willing to help with concerns and queries. HR was especially helpful.

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

    • There was a balance between interactive activities, social events and listening to presentations from various divisions so although the week was busy, we definitely learnt a lot!

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

    • There were numerous group activities where we had to work as a team to put together pitches/presentations so everyone had to contribute.

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

    • The placement was absolutely fantastic because it gave an insight into the firm, its divisions and cultures. From listening to the business reps to working on group presentations, we were constantly learning/improving our skills. If you want to pursue a career in banking, this insight is invaluable and if you decide that banking isn't for you, you can still take away so many skills from the insight week.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really bubbly and more than willing to help.

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

    • HR did a fantastic job of organising everything as there was a lot of variety.

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

    • They really wanted to get to know us individually and they constantly highlighted that we are the future of the company.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • What appealed to me the most was the firm's culture so I would definitely consider a career with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We got on really well as a group so we did socialise together.

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

    • London is rather expensive!

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

    • London is known for its nightlife

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

    • The placement was only for one week so not many opportunities.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2012

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