Insight Week Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • The insight was extremely enjoyable. The programme was very insightful and allowed us to explore many different areas of the company, as well as develop some key soft skills through seminars.

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

    • I felt extremely valued. Employees treated us as colleagues.

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

    • At no point did I feel that I was lacking guidance. Everything was clearly explained, and help was offered whenever needed.

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

    • The information has put me in a much better position now when it comes to choosing where I want to work, whilst I'm sure the presentation skills in particular will help with my studies.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was very well structured, whilst also allowing us enough time to make our own contacts and do our own shadowing if we wanted to.

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

    • Whilst some seminars were fun, most were obviously quite formal, as they should have been. The atmosphere was good, however competition between participants sometimes led to tense moments.

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

    • Whilst a lot of the week was based upon the company, there were seminars that taught us presentation, negotiation and innovation skills as well.

    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?

    • In one week, there was little more that could have been done to help us understand further. The week was extremely insightful.

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

    • Company culture was referred to a lot, however it was obviously difficult to experience this without being in a working environment.

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

    • The contacts I made and the presentations that were given have been invaluable to me.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were reimbursed.

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

    • yes, often everyday.

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

    • Dinner and drinks were great, as were the interactive trading games and panel discussions etc. however lunches were a little repetitive.

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

    • Certainly.

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

    • Absolutely. The whole experience has been extremely rewarding.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

September 2014

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