Technology Analyst Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I was very pleased with the amount of programmes given to the interns and the opportunities for exposure different parts of the bank

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

    • My colleagues are very friendly and helpful. They know their fields quite well

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

    • My manager was quite helpful. My manager helped me to interact with other colleague

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

    • Quite busy, but the hours are okay if you work from 9 to 5. I just want to be at the company so I usually came a bit earlier and left a bit later

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

    • As an intern in IT, trainings and familiarisation to the process can take a lot time. I was assigned to drive the team's initiatives and individual's innovations. I had to work up to deadline and my outputs impacted others productivity. My responsibility to the team is quite important as my goals will help facilitate the work flow faster

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

    • I learn more about the logic side, which I have never got a chance to study in the University. Also a lot of soft skills for teamwork and project management

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People are friendly and focus to their work. Though lunchtime is more relaxed

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well structured. You will always get helps, just need to ask at the correct time and correct place

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

    • A lot of technical training and sufficient support about the role. Each intern will do almost different thing compared to another. Shadowing is a vital learning tool

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Everyone here passes Assessment Centre so all of the interns are talented and have the characteristic promoting teamwork and synergy.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Friendships were made but only to a limited amount of interns. We got chance to do networking but it depends on your preference about establishing relationships among colleagues and students

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

    • Rent are alright (not that cheap due to the tenancy lenght) Food are expensive if you eat out (but they are good)

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

    • Some vibes but not that crowded. You will not be disturbed in your neighbourhood. But you can choose to go to certain amount of pubs and they have good atmosphere as well

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

    • yes

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

South West

September 2015

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