Summer intern- Operations Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have learned a lot during my time here, however I feel like I have had too much spare time on some days. I have not been challenged to the level I was expecting. However, I have gained hands on experience of a banking industry and at global level, and I am happy to have had this opportunity.

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

    • My input was valuable and recognized across the team I was part of, however many times memebers of my team would need reassurance from my manager for tasks which I have completed, which wasn't encouraging for myself.

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

    • During my time here, I was able to reach out to many people who were volunteering to help me understand my tasks better or how to continue if I reached a bottleneck.

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

    • My task has been very repetitive and on many days I had no tasks to complete.

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

    • 3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I have developed and learn will be extremely valuable in my future career but also on a personal level. I have learned how to communicate more effectively, manage my time better and grasp information quickly.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was very welcoming and the team was very aware of my level of experience. The office was friendly, enjoyable, but also productive and challenging at times.

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

    • Overall, the internship was well organized however at times I have found myself having no tasks to complete. I have tried reaching out to other members of my team to get ad-hoc tasks, however many times it was difficult to do so as I did not have the necessary access to systems.

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

    • The firm invests a lot in training programmes and networking events, which are essential in creating a network and connections which may help you further advance in your career.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • The organization emphasises the mobility opportunities and cares extensively about an employees well being and desired. Future employment prospects are therefore enjoyable and secure, knowing that people within the organization truly care.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Overall, all of the interns had a similar approach to situations and the lifestyle, so we all managed to organize ourselves personal events outside of work.

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

    • Cost was very high and the overall prestige of the area is of high class. Socialising however was very easy to do as there are many recreational locations and events going on in the area.

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

    • I haven't personally experience nightlife in this area.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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