Summer Intern Review

Fantastic experience; lots of help and guidance along the way and a very friendly company. There are regular networking events and others at the company, right up to the top of the ladder, are willing to help you succeed.

Very much so, you are there to work, you're not given any 'mickey-mouse' jobs. If you do well those around you will notice and give you more responsibility.

My manager was a huge help and very involved in my internship. I know a few other interns didn't have quite the same interaction and support from their managers, but on the whole they are very involved; they put their name forward to take an intern after all.

The workload certainly increases as the internship goes on, but it also comes in waves depending on what work you have on at the time. As an intern you're trying to impress and help out where you can, so your workload tends to be heavy.

Quite a lot. This of course changes with the work your team are able to give you and how capable you prove you are, but if you can show that you're responsible and adept, this will be recognised and rewarded with increased responsibility.

Massively! Moving the the world of professional work, particularly from university, is a big step and culture shock. An internship is such a valuable experience because it gives you time to understand the different environment and learn how to conduct yourself in the workplace.

The atmosphere very much depends on which team you join and on which floor you sit. There is consistently a very professional atmosphere; JP Morgan consistently hold themselves to the highest standards. But this does not mean the place is intimidated, especially given it is a large investment bank. You will find people are willing to give you lots of time and help, if you prove you are keen and willing to learn.

Very well organised program, you are given a wealth of information before you join to ensure you understand the company and their culture, the first week is a specific training week where you learn the skills necessary for your job and there are weekly meetings with the other interns during which very senior managers volunteer their time to come and speak to you.

The first week of the internship is a comprehensive week of training to make sure you're equipped with the knowledge you need for your role. JP Morgan also has a complete online training portal, with online lectures of all areas of banking. Some modules are compulsory while others can be taken in your own time to improve your understanding.

The company is dry large, and always looking to hire large numbers of new talent. If you secure an internship, they are looking to hire you. Even if there is not headcount in the team you were initially placed in, if you impress, a space will be found for you. There is also a great deal of mobility in JP Morgan, and moving team/location as you progress through the company is encouraged.

There are a number of social events organised throughout the summer by JP Morgan, but you will get to know the other interns in the first few weeks through working with them. The feeling of competition with other inters is not encouraged at JP Morgan, so it's easy to meet new people and go out with them. Your team will also include you in social events if you get along with them.

London is a very expensive city to live in, but as JP Morgan is based in canary wharf which is East of centre, accommodation close to the offices and in East/South London tends to be a little cheaper than elsewhere. The compensation for the internship is very competitive however, and finding affordable accommodation and being able to buy a few drinks on the weekend shouldn't be a problem.

Canary Wharfy has a few good bars and restaurants, and as a lot of the banks and financial companies are based there, they're usually very busy on thursday/friday nights. However, it is limited and after a while you find yourself wanted in head 20 minutes into the city for more variety.

There certainly are at JP Morgan, but during the internship your focus is your work and you don't really sign up for sports teams etc - but it's not unheard of. There are plenty of opportunities for drinks after work.