Summer Intern, Technology Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was really good getting relevant work experience.

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

    • My work was quite independent from the other's, but I mostly got help when I requested it.

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

    • I got regular guidedance, but all work was done individually.

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

    • Quite busy, especially in the first half of the internship.

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

    • There were lower priority issues, but it was still appriciated that I did them.

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

    • They were very relevant, and especially a good help for future choices in my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite quiet and focused

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

    • Very well organized, both in terms of assignments and network opportunities with other interns.

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

    • Most learning was done by doing, however there was some general training in the beginning.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I would be interested in working for them, however the offers are given after the end of the internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a really good opportunity to network with many students from different departments of the bank, both at networking events, after work and in weekends.

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

    • The price was quite average, however we also went to other areas after work.

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

    • Not really interested in Nightlife.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, as long as you could come up with things to do.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Computer Science

London

August 2013

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