Corporate & Investment Summer Intern Review

by MUFG

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The rotational programme allows you to identify the areas of the bank you enjoy the most and therefore in which you have more potential to perform at a high level.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Working environment is extremely friendly. Colleagues are almost always ready to help, and their feedback is constructive and often encouraging.

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

    • Line managers were very willing to share advice, help and show guidance and support during the day-to-day activities.

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

    • Working hours can be long, but that's the nature of the industry. What counts is feeling valued and having the impression that the work you are doing is useful for the team and the client.

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

    • My tasks were complementary to what my more senior colleagues were doing. I felt part of the team as the work I was doing was actually useful for the team.

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

    • Coming from a financial background the training was not particularly useful, however the practical skills I have learned on the desk are extremely valuable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, busy, active environment. Positive feeling on average.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Internship was extremely well organized. Agenda was full of additional training opportunities and meetings with senior management as well as social activities with fellow interns and senior colleagues.

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

    • MUFG invests a lot on junior people. You don't get thrown on the desk with no guidance but you are followed from the start to the very end.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The rotational graduate program is maybe too long. It lasts more than a year. It is true that it can give you the chance to see where your most fit in terms of divisions but once you feel you are ready to dive into one specific division it might feel like you are just delaying your full time employment.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, good atmosphere.

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

    • London is expensive, but knowing the right places can take you places.

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

    • London is great for clubbing.

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

    • Lunches, dinners, drinks, bowling...

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018

View More Reviews