Summer Analyst Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Morgan Stanley and the team made the experience all the better.

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

    • My colleagues always did their best to ensure that my voice was heard.

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

    • There were numerous times when my colleagues and management would offer their support, whether it was through one-on-one discussions or via team lunches.

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

    • There were peaks and troughs but in general I was quite busy.

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

    • I was comfortable with the level of responsibility entrusted to me over the course of the internship.

    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 would say that the abilities to multi-task and manage time appropriately will be invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Extremely positive and upbeat.

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

    • I have no qualms whatsoever with the structure and overall organisation of the internship.

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

    • We had a week-long training session that provided interns with exposure to various financial, accounting, and modelling practices and skills.

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

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

    • The banking sector has taken a hit and employment prospects on the whole are somewhat bleak.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns were pretty good at taking initiative and organizing social events.

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

    • The cost of living in London is pretty expensive but in Canary Wharf, the prices are a little bit more favourable.

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

    • The nightlife in Canary Wharf isn't the greatest.

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

    • There were several planned activities for the interns that took place outside of work, including dragon boat racing and social gatherings.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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