Summer Intern Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I found it a really enujoyable experience where I learnt a lot and was given real insight into the world of banking and the company as a whole.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues welcomed me as part of the team and gave me the help and advice I needed.

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

    • This was the only area I felt my internship was lacking in. Some more contact and guidence from my direct manager would have been valuable.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy, but not excessively so, i had a good work life balance.

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

    • I had responsibility equal to those in my team.

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

    • The organisation and working skills my internship has given me are invaluable and will fully aid me with my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard working, but not too intense.

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

    • Very well organised with intern events and opportunities to network with other interns, graduates and management.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I do not feel that much was invested in me over the 11 week period.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Fantastic company with good prospects. The internal mobility is a big advantage.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Probably not as good as london as people tend to live local and have theiir families near.

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

    • Bournemouth is not that cheap as it is a popular tourist destination.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Bournemouth nightlife is fantastic.

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

    • Not especially, not much springs to mind that i can think of.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

South West

September 2011

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