Finance Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • MS is a great place to work, if you dont give you best to try and get a job with them you are silly

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

    • it takes time to be of value/learn your job, but once you do you are just another member of the team who is relied on

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

    • often had 1:1 meetings and if i wanted extra help all you need to do is ask. Try not to ask same things to often but at end of day its in their interest yo help you as you will be of more help to them!

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

    • My job was mainly Monthly/Quarterly processes so very busy at those times and not very during intramonth periods. Has its pro's and con's

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

    • You build up to it gradually depending on the detail of your role. I was encouraged to take on much as i could

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

    • without this placement i wouldnt have my mind so clear for the future. Great skills and experihences

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • One day it could be a fair laugh but the next could be very quite. I am a fairly chatty person with banter but not everyones on the same level. Going from uni to an office is a large change but i was lucky to be surrounded by good people, also a few great IPs.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • MS put a lot of effort into the placement scheme, i was very impressed.

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

    • £1,000 on professional training courses plus a huge bank of online training courses, could of got more really. Plus i chose to pay for and sit the IMC.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not in my specific role but the company as a whole is a great company and will be around for years. I hope to work at MS again.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • 75% of placement students we're relatively boring, but if you are a fun person trust me in that the fun people find each other eventually. I am very fond of my good friends here at MS within the IP group.

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

    • Its expensive naturally, but its not the end of the world just be smart with your money.

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

    • its not uni, but its great if you are with the right people. Also be open to try new things as london is very different from uni nights out.

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

    • MS has sports teams that anyone can get involved in you just have to make the effort.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Banking

London

May 2012

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