Placement Year Review at Morgan Stanley

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year - my team were great and very supportive, and I loved being part of a busy, professional envrionment.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It varies; at certain times of the month I was much busier than others. I had enough responsibility to find my own work during quite periods.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We were in a closed office, so there was a good 'team' feeling; everyone participated in social events and we bonded well throughout the year.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

All ran smoothly.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was successful in my application and will be returning to the firm for the Graduate Scheme.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

London is very expensive, but you also have many more opportunities available to you.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Nightlife in Canary Wharf itself is not bad, but the surrounding areas and central London are not far at all, which are buzzing.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There are always plenty of extra activities to get involved with if you take the time to look.

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?

Morgan Stanley is a great company to work for - the culture of the firm is great to be part of.

Review 207/251 for Morgan Stanley

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