Technology Developer and Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a very good placement as it taught me a lot of valuable skills for working in software development.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues were always very nice, but also ready to tell me when I had done something wrong. This was very valuable as it made me a better person.

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

    • They helped me with everything! They were always there to give me advice and gave me many opportunities to learn.

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

    • The work I had was quite sporadic, with times when there are a lot of tasks to other times when it was slower. It taught me how to deal with both situations.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As soon as I got to grips with the tasks at hand, I was left to deal with them on my own. This made for some very challenging but rewarding experiences.

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

    • I developed a lot of very helpful skills that now allow me to improve on my experience in university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a lot of fun! The people I work with are great to hang out with and talk with in the office.

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

    • Good organization. Some of the trainings in the beginning can be improved.

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

    • The company invested quite a bit of time and money.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing! I would like to work here very much!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there are a lot of opportunities to socialize and go out, with a lot of events organized by HR.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is quite expensive, but is still a great place to be!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It's LONDON!

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

    • The bank organizes a lot of events/races/competitons.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Investment Banking, Banking, Computer Science

London

June 2013

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