Bank of America

Global Technology Summer Analyst

June - August 2018 • Pennington, NJ

What I liked

I loved that I got to work on a technical project that challenged me and allowed me to learn. I got hands on experience with multiple languages and technologies that I learned on the job. My co-workers were really kind and often took the time out of their busy day to answer my questions.

What I wish was different

This is specific to my particular situation, but I would have liked to experience working on a project in a team setting. For my project, I was mostly working by myself and took help from others when needed.

Advice

This was my first internship experience as well as my first technical role, so I was very overwhelmed in the beginning. I would advise any first-timers to give it time. I would say it took me about a month to feel completely comfortable in the work I was doing.

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Global Technology Summer Analyst

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

My team was very supportive and helpful.

What I wish was different

The intern program lacked any out of or in work activities. I would prefer a job that has more social opportunities.

Advice

The internship is what you make of it, and you should like business.

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Corporate Banking Intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Great internship- lots of access to people throughout the Bank. I learned a lot and couldn’t have been happier with the experience.

What I wish was different

Advice

Always try and get ahead so you can free yourself up to help others. I think some of my best moments were when I was able to pick up on a project when no one else had the time to do so.

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Research analyst

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The exposure to the corporate environment

What I wish was different

I wish there had been a bigger focus on statistical analysis.

Advice

When working in a bank, try to network with as many people as possible especially if you are not sure about what you want to do.

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Wealth Management Summer Analyst

June - August 2018 • Garden City, NY

What I liked

The learning curriculum and summer-long collaborative project from corporate, ability to network, and work-life balance.

What I wish was different

Sometimes a lot of downtime, your experience can/may depend on what team you're placed on in the office.

Advice

It is what you make it. They give you a good platform, but it's up to you to make the most of your experience - you will get out of it what you put into it.

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Advisor Development Program Summer Analyst

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Try to network with as many people as possible during your internship. Take it upon yourself to reach out to people and try to foster connections!

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Global Banking & Markets Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The culture was one of bringing each other up and always learning. They also have great diversity initiatives that allowed all of the company to grow and learn from each other.

What I wish was different

I think that the work-life balance could have been communicated better. We ended up working more hours than we thought we would from the letter or from other employees thoughts.

Advice

Show your intention to learn from your managers and direct employees and then make sure you understand what you were told. Also, continue asking questions so you are constantly learning. Finally, try to do extra projects on the side to prove you are willing to go an extra mile for the team.

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Intern

June - August 2018 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

The culture of the bank compared to others was very welcoming.

What I wish was different

The program I was working in had a lot of routine. I was in the Financial Management Analyst Program, the bank's premier corporate finance program and one of its most respected internships. The program was rewarding but just a little routine for my personal liking.

Advice

Network as much as you can, as you move through the program you'll find out more and more what things you like. Find people in the bank who are doing those things because they are out there and they can help you!

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Wealth Management and Technology Operations Intern

June - August 2018 • Pennington, NJ

What I liked

I learned from people across all different departments.

What I wish was different

A more collaborative environment.

Advice

Stay in touch with everyone you meet!

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Analyst

June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The people and company culture were amazing. The work was interesting, and my coworkers were very helpful and interested in sharing all of the opportunities that exist at such a large bank.

What I wish was different

I would have liked to understand a little better what the work was going to be going into the summer, because I felt unprepared at points during the beginning.

Advice

Meet as many people as you can inside the office and at social gatherings because part of understanding if you want to work somewhere is not just enjoying the work but enjoying the people who you'll be spending 9+ hours a day with.

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Global Compliance Risk Intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Do not stress too much if you are not completely familiar with the field before you start. A lot of the program is designed to introduce you to the industry as well as the bank's role within it. Just come in with an open mind ready to absorb.

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Wholesale Credit Summer Analyst

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Loved the people, the programming, the dedication to my education, and the responsibilities I had been given.

What I wish was different

More structured, but it's hard to accomplish because their deal flow comes in waves.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions

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Investment Banking Analyst Intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The people were awesome - very friendly and willing to help you out. There were great events for the interns ("Speaker Series" talks from the CEO, COO, etc, box seats at Yankees games, and more). Work was fast-paced and I learned a TON in a very short period of time.

What I wish was different

The hours were very long, but that comes with the territory of investment banking. There is technically a 75-hour/week cap for the interns, but this is not enforced very well.

Advice

This was a sophomore internship program at a company that does not recruit directly from Williams, so I would recommend reaching out to Williams alums very early if you're thinking of applying. I used LinkedIn to find alums and then the alumni database to find their email addresses. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!

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Network Analyst

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Great opportunity to network in NYC and join the financial tech world. Got to work on cutting edge technology on an amazing team.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Apply to jobs early. Especially for the financial industry.

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Grand Wealth Management Advisory Intern

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

The knowledge gained, the culture of the company and the freedom of the internship

What I wish was different

I wish I would have worked and interacted more with other interns on a daily basis.

Advice

Work hard in your internship and put your phone down, there is knowledge to be learned through these experiences but you have to want it.

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Risk Management Intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Incredible support, wonderful internship cohort, very challenging and intellectually stimulating, great manager and team

What I wish was different

More exposure to other areas of risk

Advice

Use your time to build a network and learn more about areas you might be interested in!

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Wealth Management

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I had a really good team, and all of the work that I did I learned from it. It was an educational experience.

What I wish was different

I wish I worked with people closer to my age.

Advice

Meet as many people as you can and build relationships with them.

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Digital Ambassador

July - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I liked interacting with customers & trying to help with their problems.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was longer.

Advice

Try to shadow as many financial center employees as possible.

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Summer Analyst Intern

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

The pay was good, and I liked my team

What I wish was different

I wasn't a huge fan of the project

Advice

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Global Procurement Summer Analyst

June - August 2017 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

I liked the fact that it was project-based, not just completing mundane tasks day to day. We felt like we were making an actual impact.

What I wish was different

The only thing I wish had been different was the onboarding process - I wish they had distributed some sort of in-depth description of the Global Procurement department/job responsibilities before day 1.

Advice

Always accept every project given to you, always ask for more work, and always ask for feedback from your boss! Also, network with as many people as you can.

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