Placement Year Review at Morgan Stanley

The Role

Role Description

I was responsible for one of the functions of the team, this included all tasks related to payments on certain trades. I also completed a project to update all contacts for the function.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone here is extremely friendly and helpful, the internship is now a structured programme providing variety and responsibility.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

For the most part the employees are very welcoming and helpful throughout, even after being asked numerous questions! As with every workplace there are a variety of characters but all made me feel a valued part of the organisation.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Management provided me with the necessary support and were always there should I need any guidance. They laid out all tasks at the start of the placement so I knew what to expect.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Due to the nature of the job there were some days that were much more busy than others, however I usually always had something to do for the day.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given control of a complete function, which no one else would look at, so I would say the responsibility levels are very good. Not 10/10 as I feel towards the end of my placement when I had learned that particular function well I could have perhaps have been learning about something else.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

As my degree is not in the same field as this company I will not be able to apply any technical aspects of the job. However I have still developed skills in communication, prioritisation and presentation that will undoubtedly be invaluable for the future.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Mostly very friendly, willing to help and have a good balance between work and play.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very well organised, structured tasks and organised training courses, however we were not told what our graduate assessment would be until a week before it was due. Other than that there were no other negatives.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I would say the company makes a great deal of effort to make our experience as beneficial as it is for them. It is clear that they have invested a lot of time and money into the programme and this is reflected in a culmination of great internships and potential future graduates.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Plenty of scope for future development, many different global links but also a variety of jobs available within the Glasgow office.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone made an effort to attend various social events, from a few drinks at the local pub to a full night out. Always some people doing something so I think everyone got a chance to be a part of this. My team also arranged many of their own nights out.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

As the office is only five minutes walk away from the city centre there is a great deal of variety from student places to more expensive bars. The office also has a great local for a few friday night drinks.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Similar to the above, a short distance from the office there are countless clubs.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

We were included in some of the extra opportunities such as a Golf Charity Day and Volunteering. As we are only there for 3 months though it just depends what has been organised for that time.

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?

Can seem intimidating at first but there are no expectations for you to know everything (or even anything) about the work involved and provided you put in the effort, it is very rewarding.

Review 214/214 for Morgan Stanley

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