Finance for Non-Finance Spring Insight Review
by J.P. Morgan
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
5.0
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The Company
4.8
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Everything Else
4.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
- 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
I enjoyed every moment of it - so well planned and thought out. There was never a boring moment because there were so many different things to get through and I found it all so interesting.
I think the fact that we got to network with such a range of employees, including MDs, shows that they valued us enough to think we were worthy of their time!
The recruitment team were always present and happy to answer any questions at all you had. The events were all very structured. Everyone encouraged questions, and no question was ever deemed silly.
Won't help me in my degree as I am doing a non-finance degree subject, but would definitely help me in internships and future careers. For example, we completed workshops on soft skills that are applicable to all aspects of life.
The Company
It was really well structured. Very busy, but I'd much prefer a busy week to one with awkward hour long breaks.
Since JP don't convert to summer internships, the atmosphere was a lot less competitive than at other banks which meant that we all became really good friends and focused more on the learning and opportunities rather than just trying to convert to an internship.
The skill sessions were invaluable - genuinely upped my confidence a lot.
All it takes is quick google to find out the hours in IB are very long. The employees I asked were very honest about this which I really appreciated. Maybe if you got a couple recent grads to give a more informal account of their job so far, I think a lot of people would enjoy that.
Company culture was really emphasised in all different areas of the company. I came away knowing I would love to spend my career working for JP Morgan.
I came not knowing what an investment bank did and under the impression I wouldn't like it, but I left knowing 100% certain exactly what role I wanted within IBD. So very valuable.
Everything Else
They paid for my travel and hotel expenses - hotel wasn't anything fancy but clean and great location next to the DLR.
Yes - all levels from analyst to MD. I would've liked a bit more time with analysts.
Fun social event on the first night to help us get to know each other, I made some really good friends I hope to stay in touch with for life. Networking was great.
Yes, for example charity days. This wasn't as interesting for me.
100%, one of the best decisions I ever made was applying to this.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking, Market Research
London
April 2019
