Technology Intern Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • The Interview process was very well organised. The Spring week applicants were fast tracked when applying for Internship roles. Overall it was a good experience. People working there seemed very nice. It is also worth pointing out that during the interview they ask what areas you are interested in. Hence they pick interesting projects for every intern.

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

    • They select all the candidates very carefully. Personality is very important. Therefore all the people are very nice and friendly. Especially the interns that I will be working with in summer, all seem really nice.

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

    • I have heard that it is not hard to get help if you are stuck on something. I think I will have a supervisor that will help me understand the project better. I will be able to tell more after the summer when I complete my internship within the company.

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

    • The working hours are definitely not bad. In Glasgow's office is normally from 9am till 5pm which is great. Maybe in other offices the working hours are longer but definitely not in Glasgow.

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

    • I was told that interns usually work on interesting projects and some of them even go to production after the interns leave. Hence the projects are of a high responsibility.

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

    • Internships are always a great experience. Also it is a high chance to be offered a grad scheme after the internship is completed. So it is very useful for my career. Also the skills I will gain will help me to complete my final year of university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • After doing the Spring Week and Code for Good I am sure that every one is very friendly. The atmosphere is very warm.

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

    • Interns have a lot of social events and talks that they have to attend. All of these events make the internship really interesting. At the beginning they are all introduced with their teams. The HR people are always ready to welcome the interns.

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

    • J. P. Morgan definitely cares a lot about their employees. Even during the interview process, they ask about my personal interests so they can match me with the best job.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • J. P. Morgan is a well known company. Which means it will be easier to get a grad scheme in any other company. Also there is a high chance you are offered a job after the end of the internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes interns were the friendliest people. Quite a few of them are from my university. I imagine we will get really close during the internship. Also the other candidates I met in the assessment centre were very nice and chatty.

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

    • Glasgow is a great place to live. It is so much cheaper than London. Rent is probably 3 times cheaper. Travel is quite cheap as well. You can rent a cheap flat near the office and go to work by foot which would not be possible in London.

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

    • Glasgow's office is 5-10 minute walk from the main streets of Glasgow. There are so many pubs, clubs, restaurants. They say Glasgow is the best city to live for young people since there is so much to do. It is quite a safe place as well.

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

    • One of my hobbies is going to the gym. I do believe I will have time to go to the gym every morning and spend evening with my colleagues outside of the office. Work is definitely not all you do when working at J. P. Morgan. A huge part of the internship is social events and other activities you can do when living in a city like Glasgow.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

International

October 2018

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