Internship Review at Morgan Stanley

The Role

Role Description

Tasks vary accross divisions and teams. A combination of analysis, putting presentations together and helping the desk with ongoing projects.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I have done several internships before and for sure this one was the best in terms of having enough real tasks for the analysts to do.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We were treated as equal.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We met senior management at least once per week when they talked about the business and where it is going to us. Senior people in the team also had regular updates with us.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Mostly determinde by the markets.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The work I have done was sent to the clients and was presented to the senior management of the firm.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Variety of transferable skills.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Most of the time very buzzing

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Pretty much all the events started on time. Some social functions did not have enough food.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We had a whole week of training.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Car
• Subsidised/Company Gym

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Dont know yet

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We had many opportunities to socialise and network both witht MS interns and interns from other banks.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Depends on how far you are ready to go

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Does not really apply

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Up to you

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?

Great internship.

Review 214/214 for Morgan Stanley

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