Software Developer Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • For the right person the internship would be great but personally I didn't find the work particularly challenging.

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

    • I think everyone on the internship would agree, the best part of BAML is the people. Everyone in my team was really friendly and welcoming. Interns aren't treated any differently to any other employees which meant I really got to get stuck in to my project.

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

    • When they day 'there isn't such a thing as a stupid question' they really do mean it! My only criticism is that sometimes people can be too busy to help.

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

    • I certainly had a lot to be getting on with however the work wasn't always particularly interesting or challenging.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility within the project and had several key tasks assigned to me, however help was always there if it was needed.

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

    • Most of the skills I used I already possessed prior to starting, however I did gain an insight into what it's like to work within a corporate environment.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in the office was hard working however the atmosphere was fairly relaxed and friendly. After work drinks were also fairly regular, which gave the chance to socialise with other departments

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

    • It was a little slow paced to begin with, taking a lot of time to get computers etc setup, however once that was sorted everything was well organised.

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

    • I had access to online training materials and books, as well as some one on one time with other developers. A lot of the learning was self teaching though - not necessarily a bad thing!

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • This was my first time working within a corporate environment and it wasn't for me. I also didn't find the work stimulating enough and the pace of work was fairly slow.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • After works drinks were regular and even as an interns we were always involved!

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

    • Being canary wharf it was very expensive - even the on site canteen was still fairly pricey.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Mainly bars in canary wharf but obviously being in london there is plenty to do

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

    • Aside from 5 a side football I wasn't aware of any activities outside of work.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2012

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