Technology Summer Analyst Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed myself during the placement.

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

    • 10 weeks wasn't enough to become "family" however I felt like I am in a great team.

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

    • They were on hand every time I needed them, though the daily lightning meetings stopped after a while...

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

    • It was mostly quite busy.

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

    • Much more than I imagined, which was great.

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

    • In the degree it won't be that useful, however after that they will become crucial

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was mostly busy with the occasional jokes.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It seemed completely natural.

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

    • Personal ? Not nearly enough. I would've wished at least parts of the employee optional trainings to be available to us (though they did provide a 1-day financial crash course)

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would probably accept a place with them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely.

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

    • Have to say, I am originally from a much cheaper area

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Plenty of bars in the area, not many clubs though.

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

    • Nothing previously not covered aside from volunteering.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Computer Science

London

August 2012

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