Spring week participant Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    3.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Very informative, insightful on the vital role of technology in the banking industry. It also had a light and supportive environment in the bank and between participants.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Nice accommodation and travel arrangements. Not only did they inform about the company, but also gave advice about working in general and working in technology. Kept us informed via email often.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • It was easy to ask questions in the talks.

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

    • Gave insight on how computer concepts work and how it is applied in the context of a bank.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very structured.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Relaxed and fun, not what you think software developers in a bank are like

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

    • The invested both technical advice (ie what its like working in a tech company) and life advice on work life and learning to be better.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Learned about the culture, roles, mobility within the company, even learning about the daily schedule of an analyst to a VP.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • There was a panel of recent graduates and VP's where they gave us an impression about the work culture.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • They helped more about the opportunities within the tech sector of the firm and a vague view about daily work day of an analyst. I would like to have experienced both BA and AD roles rather than being chosen one of the two to work shadow with.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Was reimbursed travel expenses.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Was able to work shadow a developer or business analyst. There was no dedicated time for networking with other employees in the firm. However you can ask questions during the interview, graduate panels and VP panels.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Social events were more about networking with the participants in the Spring week more than

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Learned about groups within the company and

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, I think its very insightful at the same time very fun.

    3/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015

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