Summer Analyst Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Great firm to work for within an interesting department

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Was made to feel like a valued member of the team form day one

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager was not only interested in my views and opinions but also proved to be an invaluable mentor

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Being a mature intern, and having worked previously in very busy environments, I felt the pace of work was slow although enjoyable

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • When I made it known that I was able to take on more responsibility the team trusted me to be able to manage it

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • As far a financial services is concerned, I felt the skills I developed were invaluable

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • At first it was a little strange (open office everyone can hear everything) but I quickly got used to this and found everyone in the office friendly, helpful and interesting to work with

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • First two weeks were very slow and could have been structured better but opportunities for training and interaction with staff at every level was fantastic

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Have absolutely no complaints and thought the training available was of the highest standard

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • If I chose to work in financial services after university I would want to work for this organisation 100%

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes, however it was slightly difficult for me as a mature intern with a family to attend all the organised socials out of working hours

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I live in the location I was based so this was irrelevant to me

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • I have a family at home so didn't go out to clubs

    1/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Lots available if you were able to attend

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Banking, Business Management, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Legal/Law

Scotland

November 2013


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