Corporate Analyst Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Given responsibility from the start which made the duration of the internship interesting and enjoyable.

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

    • I got on very well with everyone in my team and other colleagues, but it was a small team and I'm not sure how useful/relevant my work was for them.

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

    • Given good support/guidance throughout my internship. Felt comfortable to ask for help and was regularly checked upon.

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

    • The work did vary by week, some were busier than others. Definitely feel I could have done more work and been busier, despite asking to help/be given tasks regularly.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a good level of responsibility in terms of working on projects independently, although I again am unsure as to how important this was to my team/operations.

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

    • The work ethic I developed throughout the internship has/will be very useful in completing my degree. It also improved vital skills such as in analysis and literature, which will be very useful for assignments and exams.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, people worked hard but were also sociable. The high performance work space made for a positive atmosphere.

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

    • Well organised with regular events throughout the 10 weeks. Good mixture of events with other interns and with more senior staff.

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

    • Received a good amount of trading in terms of code of conduct of the firm and pre-training helping to develop a basic understanding of financial services.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Working for the company full time is an exciting prospect, especially with the possibility of being given more work and responsibility.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was potential for a good social scene, and i met up numerous times with my close group of friends.

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

    • Living in Bournemouth is not too expensive and is a nice place to live. However I had the benefit of living at home, 20 minutes from the office.

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

    • Very good, the area has lots of clubs and bars and as there is a university there are lots of students around.

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

    • There is opportunity to be involved in various out of work activity, namely in sports.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

South West

October 2018

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