Industrial Placement - HR Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • This placement was fantastic. I got a real inside into the department and firm as a whole through my 4 rotations.

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

    • It took some time to get used to the large group of people in the division, but in the end I felt integrated and like a real employee.

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

    • Each of my managers had quite their own and unique way of working which was great in terms of being flexible and hacing exposure to different working styles.

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

    • Depending on the team, I was somethimes not busy at all but then too busy at times. Overall, I would say it was up to me to have a balance what I feel is an important skill tp have going forward.

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

    • I would have never thought that I would be involved in important projects and hold quite as much responsibiltity as I did. It was brilliant - I learned a lot and felt good doing my work.

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

    • I am not sure how this experience will help me in my last year at uni, but I definately learned a lot for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

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

    • There were quite a few intern events scheduled.

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

    • My personal development was supported by the team members. I was also allowed to participate in lunch and learn sessions etc.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you do your job well, you might receive a job offer at the end.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Within the division, I was able to speak to other placement students. There were a few events where I could talk to students from other divisions as well.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The area was quite expensive.

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

    • There are tons of Bars and Restaurants around the area I worked.

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

    • There were several activities planned by the division that I was able to particiapte in.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2012

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