CIB: Sales, Trading and/or Research Program Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Very much, it was stimulating and made you feel very much a part of the team.

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

    • I thought that feedback on work done for them made me feel very valuable.

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

    • I was always given advice and kept in the loop of everything that was going on.

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

    • It was sporadic, but at non busy times I was expected to make myself busy and add value.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given as much as legally possible, and was made to feel like my work would directly help the team.

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

    • It was very helpful for basic skills, as well as admin, team work, reliability and other traits.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Really vibrant and diverse, great if you enjoy a loud working environment.

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

    • Couldn't fault it, maybe needed a few more lessons.

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

    • The firm invest a lot in you, in time and money. With social events and networking all very well done.

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

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

    • Very appealing, with clear progressions explained to you, and explanations of how to get there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns have lots of socials organised and have become a good group of friends.

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

    • It was very expensive living in central London, but sharing is possible and you can live further out to mitigate this.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good, best city in the world for it.

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

    • Yes, lots of work teams for sports and other events.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2016

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