IBD Intern Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Loved spending the summer in Canary Wharf, really got a sense of the financial industry!

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

    • Outside of work hours, we got on well. However, everyone was very preoccupied with their own projects and deadlines - felt stressful at times.

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

    • Manager was always there, and willing, to answer and queries I had. I valued this contribution and feedback.

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

    • Hours were long, in particular, I logged 80 hours in one especially busy week.

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

    • Eased into the work so I was gradually given more meaningful tasks to complete.

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

    • Key skills to work at any organisation - in terms of interacting with senior management

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite dull in general, not very lively as everyone was very work oriented

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

    • Flowed well, and felt as if it had been well thought out and structured accordingly

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

    • Lots of feedback from my manager, kept me on track for continual improvement (personal)

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not many offers given amidst the current economic climate!

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Had a great time with a few other interns on nights out in London.

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

    • Quite expensive, however compensation from JP Morgan was more than adequate to cover these costs.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very average, not many clubs in the area (Wharf)

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Networking dinners were hosted + charity day event

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2012

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