Summer Operations Analyst Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it.

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

    • I felt valued by my team and that they felt I was of help to them.

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

    • My manager was very good at giving me support and other team members I asked for advice were very helpful.

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

    • I got busier in the second half of the internship.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility in my internship, especially in 2 weeks when my manager was away.

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

    • I have gained many skills from communication to time management. These skills will assist be greatly in managing my studies and working towards deadlines.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Chilled and easy to work in.

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

    • It was organized fairly well but could have been a little more structured. We had team overviews set up by one of the interns managers which were really helpful.

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

    • I had a lot of time for development and training from my manager. The firm gives you access to a wide range of online trainings but there could have been more classroom trainings in the office or specific role trainings.

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Opportunity of offer for graduate scheme at the end of internship so very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was more a social scene amongst the younger colleagues but events in the office were rare.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Edinburgh is fairly costly but its all about knowing the right places.

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

    • There are a range of clubs and bars in Edinburgh. August particularly a good time as the fringe festival is on.

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

    • I got involved in the charities committee and also in social events.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2015

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