Technology Developer & Analyst Summer Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • It was an incredible experience, both the great city (London) and the time spent in the team were really enjoyable. The mix of work and visiting contributed to an unforgettable summer.

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

    • They were all supportive, open and friendly. I am really happy that I had the chance to meet and get to know them all. Genuinely interested in the problem that I had to solve during my time there, they always encouraged and inspired me. I have learned a lot from them, not only in terms of programming skills, but also transferable skills.

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

    • I highly appreciated the fact that they took the time to explain me how their team works and the financial part needed to understand that. Also, whenever I was stuck or just needed an opinion, someone was truly happy to help me and see my progress.

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

    • I usually worked on the projects assigned to me by the team, did some work-shadowing and also attended the events organised by the recruitment team. It was pretty busy when all of them happened in the same day, but most of the days I could focus on my work and spend valuable time with the team.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt in control of what I was doing in terms on coding and taking decisions for my project. I was happy to see that, gradually, they trusted my judgement and let me experiment on my own.

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

    • I used Python during the summer and at the beginning of the 8 weeks it was completely unfamiliar. However, by the end of the internship, I was already confident with my skills, the progress being visible. I will not necessarily use Python in my degree, but the programming techniques that I have learned are definitely important for a programmer.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • They were working as a team, friendly to each other. They were doing their job without being to stressed, even though there were lots of deadlines coming. It was really enjoyable to work as part of the same team.

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

    • It was well organised, I always knew when and where events were going to take place and we were announced in advance.

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

    • There were financial trainings and programming ones, but also transferable skills and inspirational trainings. I felt like I am very well taken care of!

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • I believe that the graduate programme is everything a student could wish for at this point, at the beginning of the career! It gives the opportunity to learn from the top people in the investment banking industry, improve transferable and software programming skills and gain more practical experience.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are plenty of networking events for interns only and it is easy to make good friends. There was always someone you could have coffee/lunch with, either fellow interns, teammates or manager/mentor.

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

    • Average, £7-£15 for lunch, no drinks included.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is definitely a nightlife vibe (it's London!). There were many people going to the pubs in the area and meeting with their friends or colleagues especially on Thursdays and Fridays afternoons/nights.

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

    • Volunteering, sports or social, there was definitely something for everyone.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2014

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