Summer Ananlyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I did enjoy it. Tasks are challenging. The atmosphere is cool, people are helpful and very respectful. The program was very well organised and every thing was crystal clear.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues were very respectful and helpful even when they were busy.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I believe we need to ask for help / feedback when we need it. But when I did, I always got it.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Busy, but tasks were flexible. If I get too busy, I let my manager know and he can adjust the tasks to make them easier.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I gave trade ideas and some of them were actually taken. In that sense, I believe I had responsibilites.

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

    • A great personal experience that helped me to know more about my weaknesses and strengthes. I developed communication skills that are helping me in my studies as well

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Trading is stressful but people were cool and it is possible to manage your emotions and be productive

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The organisation was great. Emails are sent on a regular basis to let us know about the upcoming events

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

    • A lot of conferences, a lot of actors coming to help us develop our interpersonal skills. A lot of workshops as well

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2014

View More Reviews