Spring Week: Experience the Markets Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    1.1

    The Role

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

    • The structure of the program was well thought out and benefitted all of us with basic knowledge going in to the program and a proper broad-based introduction to all product groups and roles within the markets. Soft skills were also taught

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

    • A lot of follow up with my mentor who was always ready to help out with any questions. One-on-one networking with people on the desk rotations which were very helpful

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

    • Patient mentors who were ever ready to answer questions and give me insights into different functions, product groups and data on the desk

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

    • Days were packed with desk rotations, lectures and networking was even incorporated into lunches

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

    • I was allowed to help execute trades and listen in on sales calls and meetings

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

    • Such a good cover of a broad range of topics in the lecture series, and more in depth coverage in the areas of our specified interest on the half day desk rotations, which we had 5 of

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Hyper, noisy, dynamic, active, inspirational!

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

    • From networking, intern bonding, mentor meetings, desk rotations, lectures and soft skills teamwork. Everything was seamlessly packed into the week for an extremely rewarding and enjoyable and exhausting 5 days!

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

    • Tons of chances to talk to so many analysts/associates/senior managers in the firm, time was definitely invested in getting to know us and also letting us get to know the firm and job roles better

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

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

    • Will definitely love to work within the firm if given the opportunity! Staff seem to work on a flat, open structure and are motivated to do their job whilst providing a great environment to work in

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We hung out for drinks during the week organised by JP, and had dinner together the night everybody left london. Great friends made!

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

    • NA

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • NA

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • NA

    0/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2012

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