Spring Week Intern Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I really enjoyed the insight as we had interesting talks about the industry throughout Spring Week. My favourite talk was the one about cybersecurity. I did not enjoy some games though, like the Lego game.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone was very nice and inclusive. Questions were encouraged and I felt like the mentors game honest answers to the questions.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The scheme was great for gaining an insight into the industry, as we got assigned mentors each day who we got to follow around to experience their day. We also were allowed to ask any questions on our mind.

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

    • I think the insight gained will be valuable for applying for internships and deciding which part of the technology industry is the right one.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The days were planned out, with enough time for relaxation but also experiencing the company culture.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The atmosphere was very positive and friendly, however, there was a serious undertone. Mentors taking notes during team activities created an assessment centre feeling.

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

    • The three day insight helped to develop a better understanding of the banking industry in regards to the technology behind it.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • JP Morgan gave a great insight, especially as we got mentors assigned who took us around the different departments.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Following the mentor and having lunch with them gave a good insight.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The content was very valuable. It provided an insight and motivation to apply for an internship or job.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travels and the hotel were payed for. We were also provided with amazing food.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were plenty of sessions were we got to engage with people working at JP Morgan and ask questions.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The events were a lot of fun and provided a balance to the seriousness of some sessions. It also allowed to get to know the other people on the programme better.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • The mentors explained the activities hosted by JP Morgan that employees could get involved in.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would highly recommend.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science

London

October 2018

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