Investment Banking - DIRA Summer Internship Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • I truly enjoyed my stay here.

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

    • The internship is a gradual process by which towards the end you feel as if you were part of a family.

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

    • The mid-internship feedback was very useful to help you understand your development points and allowed you to tackle these before the end of your stay.

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

    • As my first internship, I was quite busy towards the beginning. However as you progress, you become much more efficient and you may balance your tasks such that late nights are avoided.

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

    • Again, a gradual process - towards the end you truly feel like an important part of the puzzle.

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

    • Learning the optimal methodology to address tasks is a transferrable skill, amongst many which I have developed, which I will carry with me for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very dynamic, varied and fun.

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

    • Very well organised and great HR events.

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

    • From technical skills down to personal life - an incredibly wide development and training range.

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

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

    • A truly aspiring firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very supportive atmosphere.

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

    • London will always be an expensive city - nevertheless, the prices were all adequate.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It's London!

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

    • Many organisations and opportunities to enjoy the lifetime in the city.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

International

August 2013

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