Corporate Development Program Intern Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was interesting partly due to the steep learning curve.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues always made sure to thank you for taking real work of their desk.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Very good pastoral mentoring.

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

    • It seemed to vary from role to role but I was never normally overly busy and could have done a bit more, however others were rushed of their feet.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot. I was treated like a member of the team, albeit a junior one. I was expected to deliver just like everyone else.

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

    • My financial product knowledge has increased tenfold.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite informal and friendly. Not exactly fun never stopped but an occasional spot of banter.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very good from the point of view of managers on the desks but HR were not on the ball, often more of a hindrance than a help.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was a very intentional focus on this throughout.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There seem to be plenty of jobs available for those good enough, and they rarely do big layoffs.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were always emails going around about nights out.

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

    • London is very pricey even on the good money of an Investment Bank intern.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has an awful lot of choice.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Thorpoe park trips, Corporate Social Responsibility days, and more.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

September 2011

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