Application Developer Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed my time here very much.

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

    • Colleagues where all very kind and helpful. I learned a lot from them.

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

    • A good amount of guidance was given when asked for it.

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

    • Some days where not particularly busy and other where quite packed, it just depended on what was going on that day and the work load I had been given.

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

    • I was given a project and run it the way I wanted to while being given guidance when asked for it.

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

    • I learned some very valuable skills, including new technologies, methods of work and developed the skills I had already learned at uni.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a good atmosphere, everyone is very friendly and there are usually alot of other interns who are in the same position as you who will become good friends with.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Many events where planned and activities for the interns. Projects are well assigned to each person I thought.

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

    • You are treated as a normal employee and can apply to go on various training events and workshops so long as you get approval from your manager and it does not interfere with your work too much.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • This is a very good place to work and being a Bank are able to pay more than other places where you would be doing the same work.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are alot of interns here in the exact same position as you and who are all very friendly.

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

    • Its in the city center so all your usual options are open, or opt to bring in your own lunch.

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

    • Glasgow night life! All the wonders of Glasgow night life are open to you.

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

    • Many different sports events are advertised and social events too.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Computer Science

Scotland

September 2013

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