Spring intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • The insight was varied with presentations, informative sessions along with trading games and networking

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

    • While there was a genuine interest from the firm to the interns, it did feel at times like we were being monitored

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

    • We were given full support throughout the week

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

    • Presentation and networking skills developed

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very structured, full itinerary given.

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

    • Informative, helpful, but competitive

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

    • We were given a good level of training and info, considering it was a week

    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?

    • work shadowing on the trading floor and speaking to individuals was very helpful

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

    • Varied opinions and insights to this, highly dependent on the team

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • good to see what day to day life is like in an investment bank

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel plus accommodation

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

    • a lot of good networking opportunities

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

    • Mostly helpful

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

    • Presentations were given on this

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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