Internship Review at Morgan Stanley

The Role

Role Description

I booked trades to the correct account as well as solved rejected trades. I also worked on a project of updating a contact database.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I did not find the work challenging enough.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

My team mates appreciated me.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Not always given proper instructions, however, I was always able to ask someone and then I could get my answer.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Only busy at the beginning and at the end of the day when markets closed.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was given quite a lot of responsibility, however, many authorisations were to be given for everything you did.

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

Improved many useful skills such as planning, organizing and working under pressure.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Always happy colleagues and great discussions at lunch.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

No overall plan for learning objectives or weekly agendas.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Did not really invest much in me.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Amazing opportunities within Morgan Stanley due its size and reputation.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The interns did make small groups, however, everyone was nice and welcoming

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Dont have any benchmark!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

GREAT nightlife in Glasgow!

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Limited, but present!

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?

Having Morgan Stanley on your CV opens a lot of doors, so even if operations is not what you want to do, it will make you interesting for other employers.

Review 214/214 for Morgan Stanley

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