Summer Analyst Review
by J.P. Morgan
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
4.2
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The Culture
4.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I had a fantastic experience at J.P. Morgan Asset Management: the training week, the work I was given and the atmosphere within the office all exceeded my expectations. The 10 weeks past incredibly fast as I was kept busy from day 1 with a meaningful project through which I was able to learn but also provide insights to my team.
I felt comfortable at my desk in no time as everyone was extremely welcoming. During the 10 weeks, all my colleagues made me feel like I was a part of the team, listening to what I had worked on during weekly meetings, asking for my input when relevant and inviting me to social events.
My manager suggested that I set up weekly feedback sessions, which were key to understand where I was standing regarding the project I was working on. He didn't hesitate to take more time if I needed it, and he would make himself free if I had any enquiries throughout the internship. This was the case for all my colleagues who always offered times to meet for any questions I would have.
The project I was given allowed me to fully manage my own time, which was ideal. I was always busy, without feely stressed out about missing deadlines as I had 10 weeks to plan how I would organise my work. Still, I felt the pressure to be productive, meaning that I was never bored. Whenever I felt like I needed a break from the project, I could work on some other tasks I was given on the side.
I was given full responsibility for the main project I worked on, and I had the opportunity to present it to my team and an overarching one. I was very grateful to be assigned to such a meaningful project through which I developed key skills while providing useful input to the team. In addition, being able to take ownership for my work was extremely gratifying.
I developed research and analytical skills that will be very useful for my degree. As for beyond, I was truly pushed out of my comfort zone, thanks to which I learned to work under a form of pressure that I hadn't experienced before. I also developed public speaking skills, which I believe will be crucial throughout my career.
The Company
Across the office, everyone was available to meet for coffee and tell me about their work.
The internship was extremely well organised: from day one we had a calendar with reviews and social events.
International Travel
Company Parties/Events
N/A - I have not finished my internship yet and am unable to comment from my own experience.
The Culture
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Banking, Marketing
London
August 2016
