Finance Summer Intern Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a good experience of working in a business environment. It also provided good insight into what a job would entail.

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

    • I was given work that a graduate / analyst would be given. My manager would regularly delegate tasks that were of relevance to the team role.

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

    • All interns are assigned a manager and buddy. My team were very welcoming and approachable so I didn't hesitate to ask questions if I was unsure.

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

    • During the beginning of the internship there was a fair amount of work given daily. Some weeks would require more hours and work in order to meet deadlines.

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

    • I was given tasks that were relevant to the team role. Some of the work done (such as presentations) was for senior management which was a great experience.

    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 on-the-job training given was sufficient to the role I was placed in. My managers were more than happy to explain the processes behind tasks and how our duties fit into the company.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very friendly and warm which was great being an intern in a new environment.

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

    • There was a 3 day induction that provided some insight into the company and the different departments. There were also supplementary learning sessions throughout the internship.

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

    • The company were vocal on personal development. There were scheduled review sessions for each intern at the beginning, middle and end of the internship to allow our managers to discuss with us our strengths and areas of developments.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    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?

    • After an interview at the end of the process, I was offered a full-time graduate position after my final year of university.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a HR arranged bowling night. There was also a Facebook group created by the interns and there were nights out regularly organised.

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

    • Glasgow is fairly cheap place (good for interns on a budget).

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

    • Good variety of clubs and bars for socialising after work.

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

    • There are social clubs / groups and volunteering opportunities outside of work regularly.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Banking

Scotland

September 2012

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