Spring Week Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    2.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was very insightful and the day was very much filled with a mix of listening to presentations and doing more interactive things.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Felt very valued with the effort put in by HR during the week.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • HR were always approachable.

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

    • Learnt about presentation skills , trading skills, research skills and networking tips which will help me hugely going forward.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Not as well structured as I thought , days could have flowed better in terms of moving from one activity to the next. Felt that was an element of hanging around sometimes waiting.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Really friendly and quite social.

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

    • Considerably with the networking training and panel discussions.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • The hours are long but that the job is rewarding.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Hugely.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Had enough exposure to all parts of the bank so very much.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel expenses reimbursed.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes towards the end of the week.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Excellent

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • To an extent but not much

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes to gain an insight into Investment Banking and to talk to employees directly.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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