Summer Intern Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was a well structured, challenging and highly educational program with lots of networking opportunities and interns were encouraged to take on responsibility early on.

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

    • The team I was working with were friendly, supportive and also good fun. They were willing to teach me a lot and the work I did over the summer was appreciated and implemented.

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

    • The HR team were approachable and helpful, and very good at answering any questions along the application process and also during the internship.

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

    • I was never bored!

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

    • I took responsibility for two projects, and these were used by my team once completed. I also worked with other members of my team on all lines of business, which was fascinating and exciting.

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

    • The internship really helped my practice time management skills and university life, in comparison to the internship, has a lot more free time which I appreciate, although also look forward to the world of work now and feel better prepared for it.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • People were always working on something, and were committed to their jobs.

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

    • Very well structured, and the other interns were really nice too!

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

    • Training at the beginning and throughout, and it is a major component of the graduate scheme.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Mobility within the firm is possible too.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was great, both among the intern class and within the team that I was placed with for the summer.

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

    • It was Central London, so it was expensive - although this was expected too.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Centre of the City, so great during the week and especially Thursday and Friday nights.

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

    • Where time permitted.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

October 2010

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