Sping Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was a great way to meet other students who share an interest in finance and are all hungry for more. The week was also quite interactive and consisted of a variety of interesting workshops and shadowing sessions.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • The Spring Insight was organised in a way that enables interns to interact with a myriad of the firms staff ranging from first year analysts and senior management. All of them were interested in what you had to say and valued any input/questions.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • A range of presentations were held, giving Spring Interns a strong guidance on how to successfully steer a career path in IB.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • HR really kept us quite busy! Some days would last quite long, ending with a drinks reception or dinner.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • This question does not really apply to Spring Insights.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Great introduction to anyone interested in finance.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Very positive atmosphere, with a captivating trading floor.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well structured by HR.

    5/5

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

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    5/5

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

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • When the day was over, I usually met up with other Spring Interns or went out for a drink with analysts.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • There are cheaper places to socialise than London.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Didn't experience much nightlife, but it's supposed to be great in London.

    4/5

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

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

September 2012


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