Bank of America

Advisory Development Program Intern

June - August 2019 • Decatur, GA

What I liked

The entire experience was great. I learned a lot in 10 weeks. Weeks 1-3 was spent learning about the banking industry and the types of regulations that are imposed on it. Weeks 3-10 were spent on multiple different proprietary projects. Overall, I spent 10 weeks learning, networking, and building my business acumen.

What I wish was different

I wish I had someone to mentor me through the pre-internship process. After I accepted the internship, I had months to prepare during school but I didn't really know how to prepare.

Advice

Be bold and shoot your shots. Also, do your research!

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Technology Analyst

May - August 2019 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

Organized program, provided lots of opportunities for interns to learn about the company. Lots of learning experiences and opportunities

What I wish was different

A bit more communication before the program started

Advice

Attend all the events

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Global Tech Summer Analyst: Software Engineering Intern

June - August 2023 • Pennington, NJ

What I liked

The department I worked in was very fun and engaging. We got to do a lot of team outings.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more technical aspect to the internship.

Advice

Don't stress! the people are there to help you get the best of your experience.

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Intern yale school of music

May - August 2019 • New Haven, CT

What I liked

Giving back to the community

What I wish was different

Spending more hours there

Advice

Just try to move in a fast paced environment

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Seasonal Client

June - August 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

Loved working with my team and the clients.

What I wish was different

Wish my commute was a little closer but it was manageable.

Advice

Following the stock market consistently helps you learn so much about what's going on in the world.

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Student Leader

June - July 2020 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

This internship was super fun and helpful for developing my leadership skills.

What I wish was different

I wish that the internship hadn't been online.

Advice

I would just say to try and meet as many other interns as possible!

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Investment Banking Analyst Intern

June - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

a lot of networking opportunities, real on the hand job experience, and the ability to ask a lot of questions.

What I wish was different

Nothing, it was virtual so it would have been great in person but still an amazing program regardless of COVID.

Advice

network and ask tons of questions.

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Customer Service Representative

August 2015 • Eldersburg, MD

What I liked

-Great Benefits -Tuition reimbursement -Competitive pay

What I wish was different

-More people to work with -Time flexibility

Advice

-Allocate time as best as possible -Patience is key

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2023 • Pennington, NJ

What I liked

The freedom, hybrid scheduling, and the overall format of the internship that enabled me to learn a very large breadth of swe.

What I wish was different

Less time spent on setup and making sure I had the right dependencies and permissions.

Advice

Be ready to ask questions, and try to be very proactive.

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Corporate Financial Analyst

June - August 2023 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

I liked how I was exposed to the fundamental FP&A skills used in my finance classes. I was able to not only apply these skills and understand core finance topics but also understand how different parts of a big bank work together towards a common goal.

What I wish was different

I wish my location was in New York City instead of Charlotte, so I could experience living in NYC before deciding to live there full time.

Advice

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Intern

July - August 2020 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

They allowed us to do self-management activities and gave us insight into how Bank of America operates.

What I wish was different

I wish we got more real-word experience through the internship. I still learned a lot and further developed my skills, but I wish I was able to apply them while being there.

Advice

Speak up to stand out!

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Global Risk Intern

June - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I loved the structure of the program— first three weeks were enterprise learning. The following weeks were project/team based.

What I wish was different

I wish it could have been in person but I understand why it couldn't. Also, due to it being remote, we were not given material relative to bank projects.

Advice

Make sure to get to know your bosses/teammates! In a remote setting, it is easy to fall through the cracks, so introduce yourself and make friends.

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Global Technology & Operations Summer Analyst

June - August 2020 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

I liked the mentorship we received from managers and experienced developers. I also enjoyed the intern project deliverable.

What I wish was different

Less panels and presentations, more engaging sessions.

Advice

Take advantage of the information presented. The more you engage with recruiters, supervisors, developers, the more you get out of the program.

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Bank Intern

June - August 2020 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Liked that it was a paid internship and online so that we could be safe during the pandemic. A lot of financial information that was use for both work and personal life

What I wish was different

Advice

Even if something may seem a bit out of your career field, try it out. You'll learn many transferable skills and information and perhaps even open more career opportunities

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Financial Management Intern (Corporate)

June - August 2023 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Great culture and good mentors

What I wish was different

Many interns had pure busy work

Advice

Make sure your boss knows you’re capable of real work and projects

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Financial Advisor Intern

June - August 2020 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the hands-on experience with creating valuations of companies and financial advising, as well as the one-on-one mentorship.

What I wish was different

I would loved if the internship was in person and I got to interact with my manager and my team face to face.

Advice

This job is perfect for individuals who would love to make a difference in other people's lives by improving their financial standpoint.

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Business Analyst Intern

June - August 2020 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

I enjoyed the company culture and mentor network!

What I wish was different

Nothing, everything was great!

Advice

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Private Wealth Management Intern

June - August 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I liked the location. Interns were looked after under management and recieved different forms of compensation for example food.

What I wish was different

I wished that the program was more structured and encompassed more meaningful work. It is definitely a get someone coffee or print me something type of internship.

Advice

Because you are not doing much, you have to take the initiative and do things you are not directed to do. You have to think outside the box when it comes to projects.

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