Placement Review at Morgan Stanley

The Role

Role Description

It gives an opportunity to gain a practical understanding of the financial sector and serves as a pipeline into full-time Finance Analyst positions.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I couldn't wish for a better first work experience.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

They treated me as an equal and I also made a lifelong friendship and

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

They helped me whenever I needed and taught me a lot.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I had very busy days but also ones with not much work.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Full responisbility. I took over the work of a leaving collegue.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The experiences I gained will assist much not in my studies but in life and in my further jobs.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Great. They know hard work but also the time for having fun.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The assessment center was already very well-organised and then the work of the interns were continuously followed.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

They taught me everything a full-time employee should know.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Sports and Social Club
• Company Parties/Events
• Working from home
• Healthcare/Dental

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The contract is not yet signed, it depends on my further studies but I definitely would spend some time here.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I made a lifelong friendship and we had a friendly relionship with all the others as well.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Reasonable.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

There were some parties but I live far, I couldn"t participate.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Yes, there were some like charity or sport activities.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

You don't use anything here from what you learned at the university - you learn new things which you really need.

Review 251/251 for Morgan Stanley

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