Technology Intern Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It was great!

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

    • All my team mates were very helpful. All of the people I came in contact with were very friendly.

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

    • They helped me whenever I got stuck but also allowed me to make decisions myself.

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

    • There was always time to have a chat with someone or have a proper lunch break.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I haven't worked on a critical project but having the opportunity to work on a complete piece of software that will be used by many traders for years to come was great.

    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 have learned plenty of new SE concepts and how things work in the real world.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed and friendly.

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

    • Every event or meeting was announced well in advance and there was always someone to contact if we needed any help.

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

    • Plenty of trainings, however I feel these were just regulatory ones.

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

    • Healthcare/Dental
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Really looking forward to their grad scheme!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out a bunch of times.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite decent for the UK.

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

    • Didn't really care.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Company organised a Corporate Social Responsibility event, a CommonCake Games and quite a few other events that are sadly scheduled for after the end of the internship.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2014

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