Summer Analyst Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • The internship was an interesting experience in that I learned a lot about the team that I was put in. However, due to my lack of experience there was little tasks that I could get involved in and I was often bored.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I got on with my team and the other employees extremely well. They were all so welcoming and we still keep in touch now am back at University which is great

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • During my internship I had a manager and a mentor. They were both excellent at helping me whenever I needed it and guiding me in the right direction. They also encouraged me to network, which meant I got to know a lot more about Morgan Stanley and was exposed to different departments.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I did have busy days but there was always help if I needed it. I was never bored as there was always something to do and something new to learn.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a lot of responsibility which was brilliant as it made me feel like I was really adding value to the workplace. This definitely made me enjoy my job even more.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I had to give presentations throughout my year and this really built up my confidence. This is something that has helped me so far in my final year at University. Also, my time management was so important in my role that this is something I have also got good at.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Very good atmosphere. Everyone worked very hard and clients were everyones main focus, but we all had a laugh at the same time. The relationships were strong with everyone and so the atmosphere in the office was always very pleasant.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well organised. I had a mentor and a manager that I had regular catch ups with, there were at least monthly. I presented on 4 different topics and got feedback for each of these. I also has different mentors for each presentation, which was really good for getting to know more people. I then had a review at christmas and at the end of the placement

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There were a lot of general training sessions for all interns to attend, such as overviews of the company as a whole and presentations from higher management. However in terms of direct feedback about my performance there was very little.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I have got some very good feedback and I am definitely applying for a full time position this year.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was a good social scene, however this resulted mainly in the group planning events ourselves. In previous placements that I have undertaken, the company has paid for and organised many more events, team building exercises and nights out.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • You can find a reasonable place to live in Glasgow. But I am from Glasgow anyway so didn't notice any difference.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • I am a student in the same city as the office (Glasgow) so knew all about the nightlife!

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes, one of the most appealing things about the company is the opportunities to get involved with charity work.

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

May 2015


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