Industrial Placement in Operations Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a great opportunity. I met remarkable people and I worked with very intelligent and friendly people.

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

    • They all treated me as a full-time employee.

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

    • My manager/mentor told me not to be afraid to ask any questions, so whenever I had a problem they were very helpful.

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

    • They mornings were very busy, however, in the afternoon it was better.

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

    • I was given responsibilities from my second week in the job.

    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 learned a lot and I developed very important skills that I will need for the rest of my career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great time at the office.

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

    • Very well organised. We had a lot of networking events as well as training which helped a lot.

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

    • I enrolled in several courses aimed to develop skills and knowledge of employees.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Very interesting to work for!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many networking events and nights out.

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

    • London is quite expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not very active after 11pm.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • It is hard to incorporate them in the schedule.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2013

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