Summer Intern Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a fantastic experience. There was great support people in my department. Best experience I have had till now.

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

    • I was felt extremely valued. I was highly respected and my work was recognised and appreciated.

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

    • I was given a lot of support. They gave me feedback constantly. Also if you asked for a feedback session they would arrange it as soon as possible and give a very in-depth and direct feedback.

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

    • It depended on the projects I am working on. The work kept me occupied but there was always roam to take some time out for yourself and relax. The team was very supportive and helpful.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility. I worked on very important projects and I was asked to do some really important parts of projects. I appreciate the level of trust the team put in me.

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

    • The training I received was very practical. I used my academic knowledge and applied that during my projects. The analytical skills I learned will be very helpful in my degree and future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was very relaxed and comforting. Everything was very flexible and I felt motivated as I were with some of the smartest people in the industry and you had all the resources at hand to execute any new ideas.

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

    • The internship was very organised with rotations, regular networking events, talks from senior members of the company and had multiple official and unofficial performance review procedures which helped track your progress. I really felt I gained a lot from this internship.

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

    • The company invested heavily in my training. We were trained by some of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals who have worked in the same field. Also regular feedbacks were very direct and I loved them as I knew I can depend completely on what is said in my feedback.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The future employment prospects are very appealing. There is great opportunity to excel and show your calibre. Also if you feel the role is not fit for you then the size of the firm allows you to definitely find a role that is appropriate for you and if you are good and highly motivated, there shouldn't be a problem to achieve any kind of mobility.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2015

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