Internship Review at Morgan Stanley

The Role

Role Description

Reading and analysing research, financial modelling on excel, fufilling client requests production of presentation materials

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Long hours but intellectually challenging

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Varied colleague to colleague, sometimes great other times awful

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Opportunity to meet with high level employees on a weekly basis

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

At times very busy, but overall fine

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

varied desk to desk and task to task

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

Corporate diplomacy, time and task management and networking

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Very work focused

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Well drilled with alot of contact

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Week long training to start, somewhat useful but access to industry professionals on a daily basis should you seek them out.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

So so

Other Information

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

Lacking most of the time

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Very expensive

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

london.....

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

There were but free time was minimal

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?

You generate alot of respect in the wider employment world by working here

Review 214/214 for Morgan Stanley

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