Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Interesting work, always had lots to do Valuable experiance

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

    • Immediatly part of the team Went out socially and remained friends

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

    • Managed by MDs and Directors giving you advice and tips throughout

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

    • Always a lot to do Some late nights which are tough Good insight into the daily life of investment banking though

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

    • Worked on smoe live deals Difficult to gain first hand exposure to clients though

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

    • Computer skills Communication skills Banking/Accountancy skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Serious and formal in general, like an office needs to be Dress down days once every two months or so is a nice way to relax More relaxed after 7/8PM when more seniour colleagues have gone home

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Brilliant HR team Campus Recruitment were always there to help Assigned Mentors etc. in a scheme designed to help interns integrate into the office and company in general

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

    • Extensive training (accountancy, communication, IB Systems, Technology) One week training at the beginning of the internship

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • WOuld love to work here full time, not sure what the chances are of a job however!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Always someone who wants to go out Never alone!

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

    • London is always expensive but you expect that and it is worth it occassionally

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Again, very good but have to be willing to pay Not much choice in Central London

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

    • Sports clubs and social events were regular and well adverstised Always someone to ask, advertising boards around the office

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

July 2013

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