Summer Analyst Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my 10 weeks at JP Morgan and it was a great opportunity to learn and develop key skills. People I met are supportive, friendly, always willing to teach and share their experiences.

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

    • The team provides instant feedback and makes me feel as a part of the team.

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

    • There were lots of feedback sessions from management and I am always clear on what I did well and what I need to do to improve. As long as I asked, the team always answers my questions and provides guidance.

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

    • Given that there are lots of unforeseen tasks everyday, I was really busy and time management is key.

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

    • Depends on the task. Some of the tasks are on an ad-hoc basis while some contribute to their daily work.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Effective communication and time management are life-time skills that are beneficial for me. Technical skills: Excel and modelling.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • People were generally very friendly and supportive. They are always wiling to speak to interns even though we might be in different teams.

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

    • There were a lot of events planned for us to meet employees from different departments.

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

    • There was a week of training before the internship started and that provided an in-depth learning experience on Excel which was further developed during the internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Very appealing. Working at such a big investment bank and learning from smart individuals is a great career starting point.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were three big socials for interns all across London.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is obviously an expensive city to live in but still reasonable.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not too sure, didn't really have time for nightlife given the workload.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were lots of sports club and societies to join. Corporate responsibility day also gave us the opportunity to be involved with community service.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

September 2018

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