Insight Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Very enjoyable experience overall.

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

    • Although we weren't spending much time on the desks people made a real effort to chat with us and answer our questions.

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

    • Well looked after on this front.

    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 skills I developed throughout the week will certainly be beneficial.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured mix of presentations, panels, more practical work and work shadowing. We were given a detailed timetable for the week.

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

    • Very good atmosphere and fellow interns got on very well.

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

    • Well it was only an insight week so there investment was more focused on making sure we were well looked after in terms of food and accommodation.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • It certainly helped gain a deeper understanding of my division preference which was Global Markets. But also opened my eyes to other areas I had previously not known about within the firm.

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

    • A lot of time went into this including panels around diversity and inclusion.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Accommodation was provided and

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

    • Many opportunities were provided including over Lunch, a closing dinner and a welcoming drinks.

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

    • Very good as previously mentioned

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

    • Yes we were given a presentation on the charitable work the firm does.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 100% yes!.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

September 2013

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