Summer Associate Review
at Bank of America
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: August 2021
Overall Rating
4.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Great experience!
Although the internship has been virtual, the BofA team has been an amazing job ensuring an experience that was beyond expectations.
The internship started with a very extensive training period, following 7 weeks of at-the-desk working duties. The tasks and assignments were not easy at first, but the team provided continuous guidance and help at every steps.
The bank provided both a mentor and a buddy, who were fundamental in navigating the internship.
Although the internship has been virtual, the BofA team has been an amazing job ensuring an experience that was beyond expectations.
The internship started with a very extensive training period, following 7 weeks of at-the-desk working duties. The tasks and assignments were not easy at first, but the team provided continuous guidance and help at every steps.
The bank provided both a mentor and a buddy, who were fundamental in navigating the internship.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
During the internship I was given quite a lot of responsibility, working on live deals and complex clients' problems. I has been a great learning experience which has given me the confidence to deal with challenges, under pressure and time pressure.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes! I have learned a good amount of specific knowledge in the sector I was involved into. Additionally, I have learned how to prepare discussion materials and pitch books in an effective way.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received quite a lot of guidance - the buddy / mentor system was incredibly useful.
The buddy is meant to be a friendly advice on day-to-day work. The mentor is a more senior banker who gave a much broader advice on long-term career.
The buddy is meant to be a friendly advice on day-to-day work. The mentor is a more senior banker who gave a much broader advice on long-term career.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very friendly and welcoming!
People were very proactive in meeting the new intern class and helping them feeling at home.
People were very proactive in meeting the new intern class and helping them feeling at home.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed the internship! I learned a lot and it marked a very important step in my career.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Bank of America
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bank of America to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Bank of America
Great experience! work hard and be yourself. You will be rewarded.
