Summer Intern Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I have learnt so much more than I had thought in the last 10 weeks, from technical skills to how to building working relationships. The internship had a good balance between training and on the desk assignments, coupled with social events to get to know the teams and interns in a more informal setting.

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

    • This was probably one of the highlights of my experience: I was given the opportunity to take ownership of significant assignments and had the chance to present my work to the senior executives. My team valued my input and has constantly encouraged me to voice my opinions.

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

    • My manager gave me just the right amount of guidance: high-level supervision with the autonomy to take ownership of the projects.

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

    • The days are packed but you are constantly learning so much on the go that you do not realise the days are passing by so quickly. At the end of each day, you feel that you have accomplished and learnt something new.

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

    • As mentioned previously, I was given significant responsibilities, which made the experience so much more enriching because you learn to form more nuanced and comprehensive opinions, be confident in actively sharing your views and shape your own learning experience.

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

    • More than anything, I think I took away the lesson of how to build effective working relationships and to carry myself well in a professional setting.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It is a good mix between working hard and also enjoying ourselves in the meantime over social events.

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

    • It was very well organised- every event was communicated to us beforehand and we were sent timely reminders.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • My manager spent the time to craft our my learning experience and plan out what projects to assign to me to give me a breadth of exposure and the chance to present to senior management.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely like to work here!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a good social scene and every Friday we gather for drinks after work, which is a good way to catch up after the week.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living is relatively high in Canary Wharf but it is manageable if you seek out the right accommodation (do research ahead of time to find good options).

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It is good though people tend to go out on Fridays beyond Canary Wharf.

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

    • Definitely, I would have loved to be more involved in other activities and the interns are always welcomed for such events.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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