Spring Insight Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I did the Spring Insight 2012 at Morgan Stanley, which I found to be a fantastic experience - very well organised and informative.

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

    • Everybody was extremely friendly, always happy to stop and talk to us or explain things that we didn't understand.

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

    • We were assigned mentors, who were very willing to help and check up on how we were doing.

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

    • The timetable was very packed, but that was a good thing because it gives you a feel of what working in an investment bank is really like.

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

    • As it was just a one week programme, the amount of responsibility we could take on was very limited - however we did many group projects, which I found very worthwhile and I good way to get to know my colleagues on the programme.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My communication skills and time management skills improved tremendously, as well as my general knowledge of the industry.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • While the people at Morgan Stanley work very hard and take their work seriously, they are still able to enjoy each other's company, which is important when you spend most of your day in the office.

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

    • The programme was organised to perfection, with planners for each person, detailing what we would be doing each day, along with extra information (eg. about employees at MS and a glossary or banking jargon).

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

    • Even employees of the most senior positions gave up their time to talk to us and tell us about their experiences.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I did the fast-track assessment centre for a summer internship with Morgan Stanley the following year - great process.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everybody got on very well - great team spirit.

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

    • It was in Canary Wharf, so local restaurants weren't cheap, but there's plenty of food provided in the Morgan Stanley building itself, so this wasn't a problem.

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

    • Nightlife in London is known to be good.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Many opportunities ranging from charity work to sports teams.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

May 2012

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