Spring Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • The week covered many areas of the bank, which was very enjoyable

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The Campus Recruiters were very lovely, and the business representatives constantly emphasised the importance of new talent to the firm

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The Campus Recruiters were wonderfully supportive, and the business representatives were happy to help us in any way they could

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

    • We did lots of team-based challenges which enabled me to develop my leadership and teamwork skills

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The timing was quite loose in some places, but the events were well-ordered

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The Campus Recruiters put us in small tables of about 8 which rotated for the different days. Being in smaller groups with people made networking far more effective - this was done especially well. It made the general atmosphere a lot more comfortable and welcoming.

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

    • The company ensured that we had quality time with business representatives, and that we were able to make lots of connections

    4/5
  • 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?

    • The firm were very clear with regards to what a full-time role entailed

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

    • The firm's culture was demonstrated and articulated very well throughout the week

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

    • The work shadowing element of the week was especially helpful in this respect

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I am to be paid expenses for my travel

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

    • The bank provided plenty of networking sessions - another aspect of the week that was particularly well-organised

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

    • The bank provided ample social networking opportunities including an event at a bar, and a farewell dinner later in the week

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • We had presentations on the bank's efforts to encourage volunteering, and met with diversity networks that endeavour to help nurture a communal feel at the bank

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

    • I would definitely recommend this insight to a friend

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2014

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