Summer Analyst Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I very much enjoyed the summer internship at Morgan Stanley. It was a good opportunity for me to see whether this is something I want to do for the long-term and to be exposed to the daily work of a full-time analyst.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was involved in most of the activities that surrounded the deals I worked on.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Support and advice was available to the extent that you needed it.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There was always a lot to do and for the most part these tasks were new and exciting. There are days when you stay in late at the office.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • There was always a lot to do and so tasks were really just delegated on an availability basis. Only on the most live tasks would I have a supporting role, which is acceptable.

    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 improved my communication skills and ability to manage deadlines, which is something that will remain useful throughout my career. Training in the first week also proved as a useful introduction for follow-on learning.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very good atmosphere with positive and helpful people.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised and clearly something that has taken place before. There were many opportunities to network with employees and to learn if this is a career for you.

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

    • A lot. This includes one week of work-related training and several times were colleagues help you.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is always jobs available, and many people that relocate to different divisions or offices every year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • For the most part people were focused on working but we did manage to go out together a few times.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is known for being very expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Canary Wharf is not very known for its night life. There are many surrounding places to go out however.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Work generally took up most of my time during the internship. There were definetely weekends however with free time to explore London.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

November 2015

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