Technology Spring Insight Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I truly enjoy the deep insight into the firm itself, the division within the firm and the work shadowing sessions to learn more about each teams

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I truly feel valued at Morgan Stanley. HR and other employees include our mentors were very supportive.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The amount of support was tremendous. Our mentor was very supportive during the task given, and helped us making the best work possible.

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This insight week definitely helped me shape my preference of placement year towards a bulge-bracket bank, because each of them is very big, and with the expertise and the existing system I will be able to learn a lot.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was very well structured. We know the schedule of each day, exactly what happen at what time.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was very friendly and attentive. They are from different countries as well which make the experience even better.

    5/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • It wasn't that clear in term of personal training for a spring insight. But I did learn a lot during the week.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I gained a deep insight into the firm, which is extremely helpful in term of what division/team I should choose if I apply for a full time role.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I had chances to meet a lot of employee there to know about the culture. Everyone is friendly and supportive to each other.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It was extremely valuable as I know how good working in technology in banking is.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was reimbursed for my train and tube ticket.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • We have several networking lunches, one with employees, one with MDs, and one with the female association of the firm. It was great and we did learn a lot from them.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • It was great and we learn a lot from them. Especially the dinner with MDs and employees - I learn a lot from a particular placement employee as he told me about his experience of applying, which I will be doing next year.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • We were invited to the networking session of the female association and know that the firm has a lot of club/societies for employees.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, definitely

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2015

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