Bank of America Merrill Lynch - Summer Insight Week Review

Overall, the Insight was a fantastic experience, which I would recommend to anyone with an interest in finance. Each day consisted of a variety of interesting activities, ranging from desk shadowing to project work.

Every member of staff and representative from Bank of America Merrill Lynch was very friendly, easy to approach and willing to help with any questions that individuals had. Also, certain timetabled activities were tailored for each individual's preferences.

There was plenty of time scheduled for networking, where individuals could ask employees from different departments as many questions as they liked. There was also various presentations throughout the insight, in order to provide any guidance / support that was required.

The skills in relation to interviews, assessment centres and networking will all be beneficial beyond degree studies. I also developed skills in relation to group projects and presentations, which will assist greatly with my degree studies.

Overall, the organisation and management of the Insight was flawless.

With a busy day to day schedule, there was always something going on. With a group of like minded individuals taking part in the insight, the general atmosphere and level of enthusiasm was fantastic.

I would say that Bank of America Merrill Lynch did invest in the individuals that took part in the Insight, as invaluable information was provided that would assist with the application for a summer internship at the firm, which could potentially lead to a graduate position.

I believe that this insight helped me significantly in understanding what it would be like to have a full time role with the company. This is mainly because this opportunity provided a great insight into the day to day activities of the employees through desk shadowing and networking events.

Throughout the week the company culture was copiously demonstrated in both presentations and through each employees character.

This Insight has helped massively in helping me to decide on my future career path.

All travel and accommodation expenses were reimbursed.

There was plenty of opportunities scheduled for networking and meeting with employees from every division of the company.

There were networking / social events scheduled in a variety of settings. This meant that each individual was given the opportunity to network in an environment in which they felt comfortable.

There was some information provided that detailed certain activities that employees could get involved in outside of work.

Without a doubt, I would recommend this Insight to a friend. This Insight was an invaluable experience.