Global Markets Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • Great life experience. Whether I get a job or not, I learnt a massive ammount and the internship really changed my life.

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

    • Despite the teams being very busy, they were always able to spend time patiently explaining things to me.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

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

    • I was a lot busier than I had ever been before, but I expected that and wouldn't want it any other way.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of autonomy to do what I wanted and learn what I needed to know. However, I the projects I did were more based on trade ideas and I couldn't really do much else.

    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 learnt more in these nine weeks than I did in a year of university. More than the technical and theory, the practical concepts I learned were extremely useful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very energetic. There was a lot going on but people were also quite relaxed and encouraged a more fun atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised. Everything ran like clockwork, although I had a few issues with I.T set up at the start.

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

    • A little more training would have been nice but you get the impression that the company tried.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Very encouraging. The firm seems like they are keen to expand. There is a lot of exciting opportunities.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not really. Everyone was busy and organising social activity between us was difficult.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Very expensive. Food and accommodation was pricey but a subsidised cantine helped.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has enough nightlife. Waking up at 5 meant I was a bit too tired at night to enjoy it much.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not that many. I expected a lot more non-work activities. Having said that, I was kept very busy at work so there wasn't much i would have done anyway.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2013

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