Student Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed this week. I met many fantastic people, and learnt much regarding Investment Banking and many other financial fields.

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

    • I felt there was always a professional relationship between employees and employers but I was amazed at the fact that so many senior members of the firm dedicated so much of their time to us throughout the week.

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

    • Networking events were a very valuable tool too push one's understanding of topics presented 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?

    • I am sure that the skills I developed throughout the week will assist me throughout my academic and working careers.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The program was effectively structured.

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

    • Although the fact that having 3-4 consecutive presentations at a time was somewhat heavy, networking and social events compensated for this! It was very good fun.

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

    • I felt very important throughout the week and I saw how BofAML viewed me as a potential asset.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • This is very true, although a work-shadowing event in the IB M&A sector would have been very interesting.

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

    • A cohesive message regarding company culture was delivered throughout the week.

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

    • Very helpful, I am now even more drawn to IB then I was before!

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Although M&L was very generous in reimbursed living expenses in the city, traveling expenses are often more that 300 pounds.

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

    • Yes there were although more towards the end of the week and not as much towards the beginning of the week.

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

    • The networking events were well executed as all participants were genuinely enthusiastic.

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

    • Yes, creative workshops and CSR opportunities.

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

    • For sure!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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