Application Developer Intern 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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The Role
3.5
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The Company
3.2
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The Culture
2.9
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I enjoyed the work I was assigned to, as it matched my interests and skillset. There are a number of events and socials throughout the internship, which are interesting and fun.
Despite being an intern, you are treated professionally. In my team, there was a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, so bonding with and showing value to colleagues comes naturally.
If I needed help, I could ask my manager or my project supervisor. If they were unable to provide an answer, they could put you in contact with the relevant people.
The goals of my project were such that I had enough to contribute for the duration of the internship. On a daily basis, I would have a good balance of work to do
I was given a real-world project to deliver. Though, the scope of this project was limited to ensure it fit the internship time-frame and my skillset.
There is a focus on networking among both interns and full-time employees where possible, and as such the internship is great for finding your feet in a professional environment and developing interpersonal skills.
The Company
My floor was quite quiet, though this reflected the fact people were hard at work! In general, I found my co-workers to be intelligent, compassionate and friendly. This created a good working atmosphere.
The transition into the bank was executed well, and throughout the internship, events were well-managed.
We were able to attend many talks by high-level employees in the firm, and had a number of online training courses to complete to assist our transition into the company.
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
If you are truly interested in the business, the future employment prospects are very appealing. You need to know your stuff, be passionate and be enthusiastic. Enthusiasm is hard to feign for long, and I personally feel I got into this industry for the wrong reasons. As such, I don't expect to continue. However, this really is a good place to work if financial services genuinely turn you on.
The Culture
The other interns were, on the most part, intelligent, friendly and like-minded individuals, so the social scene was pretty good.
Canary Wharf is very expensive. I lived elsewhere to save money, but still spent a fair amount on social events in the area.
There are plenty of nightlife activities and venues in London.
I was able to participate in a number of football tournaments and a full-day volunteering activity.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
August 2013
