Technology Analyst Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The project was interesting, but I felt overqualified for the tasks I was given to perform.

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

    • The environment is extremely friendly everybody is there to help you, even EDs and MDs spare a couple of minutes to talk to everyone, not only about work, but also personal issues.

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

    • I think I was an exception because my department was undergoing some serious management changes, but I was given guidance and then independence to completed my project.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The workload varies from day to day, I have had some days which I didn't have anything to do, but this was the time that I was assigned training courses, other days were really busy, but it was only twice that I stayed up late.

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

    • I was given the complete responsibility of my project which was not only exiting, but an invaluable learning process.

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

    • I expected to develop skills related to my area of study, but I was still pleased when I realized that I actually acquired much more valuable life experience and advice.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I was working closely wit ha lot of interns, developed strong relationships with all of my closely aligned colleagues, and had an amazing summer.

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

    • The recruitment team had made their best to constantly organize diverse networking events, which the majority of people really enjoyed.

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

    • I was given the freedom to learn anything that I wanted, multiple work shadowing sessions and meetings with high standing employees.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • It is a great company, culture and environment, people are very understanding and carrying. I wouldn't say I have missed anything while I was working here, I would love to come back.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I made lifelong friendships.

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

    • Everything was reasonably well priced, perfect location arranged by the company for accommodation with ASDA and Tesco in walking distance, many student discounts, transport is probably the greatest expense, but everything is within walking distance. Gym costs £12, a great cocktail £5, bus ticket £3.

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

    • Amazing night life, all clubs were within 15-20 minutes on foot, great variability, although most of the interns chose to reside most of the time in a handful of clubs.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • You have to ask to find them, but I played football which allowed me to develop great connection with people from different departments

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

August 2014

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