Technology intern Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Really good insight into technology within the financial industry. Would recommend to anyone interesting in technology, interest in the financial industry is a plus but I wouldn't say this is particularly necessary.

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

    • Was placed within a team and was immediately brought up to date with the project. Within a week or two was working on the project making real contributions to the team.

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

    • Team members supportive and willing to help you learn new concepts etc. Management structure was very good, everyone was approachable.

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

    • Busy most days but never hectic. Very normal working hours 0830/0900-1700.

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

    • After initially being brought up to date was given work related to the project as well as other side project work. Within a few weeks was treated very much like an employee and not an intern. (good thing)

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

    • Day-to-day work was primarily working in Java and supporting frameworks. Learnt above and beyond what they teach at university (real work skills within technology). Also opportunities to work shadow different sectors. Experience has helped me decide on my career after university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very laid back environment. Open plan office, no real sense of a hierarchy within the office and senior management very approachable.

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

    • To start with team didn't seem particularly prepared to be taking on interns but after a few weeks this was all sorted.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was plenty of opportunities to learn, these included speaker series from the CEO and other very senior employees. Opportunities to go on training and development courses, visit other offices etc.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • JP Morgan is a company to work for if you want a career in technology. They are willing to invest in technology and invest in you. Only drawback is that Bournemouth feels very isolated from the financial hub of London.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was about 100 interns, most of which stayed in student halls in town. Also socialised with colleagues outside of work.

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

    • £1200 accommodation (university halls) ~£1000 living expenses for the 10 weeks.

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

    • Plenty of places in Bournemouth.

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

    • There are sports team organised by employees

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

October 2014

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