sales trading Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Very challenging and difficult at times as the learning curve was steep. But rewarding

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

    • Working environment is extremely encouraging and supportive whilst demanding

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

    • Firm veterans willing to give feedback and share their own career path histories/experiences.

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

    • Very busy but most of the work was self-initiated... so one could be very busy or not busy depending upon how outgoing and plugged-in one wanted to be

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A solid amount of responsibility given regulation and amount of responsibility available to give. Was asked to contribute everyday and big proj/big client facing activities were the norm

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

    • Many instances in which I was challenged to get outside my comfort zone to produce meaningful work. Every aspect of communication to basic market knowledge was challenged

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • very upbeat and active

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • extremely efficient, well organized and run by HR who invest a ton of time

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

    • firmly believe and felt that the firm was invested in me 100%

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

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

    • would be a phenomenal place to begin my career

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • very inclusive and outgoing

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

    • inclusive and fun, not expensive

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • lots of client facing time and interaction. many opportunities to see clients outside the normal working day

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

    • very active workforce and lots of opportunity to branch out in any group

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

September 2011

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