Spring Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it, however, it would have been good to have done some more shadowing. The insight we got into the company was very interesting though, and really made me want to work for Bank of America.

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

    • The Campus Recruitment Team were really helpful, and approachable, as were most of the other interns, however not all of the interns were as friendly when people from the business were around.

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

    • The Campus Recruitment Team did a really good job.

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

    • There was always something going on, which was great, however, it would have been good to see a bit more of the business first hand. I would have liked there to be more shadowing sessions.

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

    • There wasn't a great deal of responsibility as it was an Insight week, rather than an internship. However, we had to put together a group presentation, which I found really rewarding.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I will take from the Insight week snippets of market knowledge and an improved set of analytical techniques.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • All the interns were very pleased to be a part of the Insight Week.

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

    • The Campus Recruitment Team did a very good job, and we were always busy.

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

    • There wasn't a huge amount of training, as it was an Insight Week, not an Internship, but I feel that we were still valued as prospective employees of the firm.

    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?

    • I'd love to get a job with Bank of America.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I made some really good friends on the Insight Week, and I have stayed in contact with them since.

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

    • Fine, as it was heavily subsidised, and food and travel costs were covered.

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

    • As it was only a week, we didn't really go out, although there were a couple of opportunities to have a drink with other Interns on the way back from work.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really, as the placement only lasted for a week.

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

August 2012

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