Summer insight Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • The bank made a huge effort to expose us to all areas and divisions providing an array of speaking and interactive tasks.

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

    • Everyone was friendly and genuinely willing to chat at all levels of seniority.

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

    • The programme itself was perfectly ran; accommodation was supplied so logistically it was very supportive.

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

    • Aware of all divisions

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Given a comprehensive itinerary that was stuck to- it was very broad yet tailored to your individual preferences.

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

    • Everyone both employees and other insight students were keen to learn more.

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

    • Skills sessions were directly based on how to improve your skill base

    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?

    • Learned as much about the bank's people as the divisions themselves

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

    • Probably the area most covered by all speakers/

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

    • Every area of the bank from HR to GTS to IBD was covered.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Also given accommodation

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

    • A number of lunches and dinners.

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

    • Welcome drinks on the first day was a great ice-breaker.

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

    • This mainly revolved around NGO work and also company sport teams

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Great in terms of exposure

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

September 2013

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