Developer Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Learned alot about technology within the firm and how it relates to banking. Learned more about finance and markets than I knew previously.

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

    • Atmosphere was very comfortable to work in. Knowing my work would be used gave me a sense of accomplishment.

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

    • Management were approachable and made it easy to ask questions.

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

    • Project was large and there were alot of different presentations on the business.

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

    • I was responsible for my own project management and implementation.

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

    • Gained invaluable experience in managing large projects, obtained experience with a new programming technology andlearned how to network.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • There was alot of presentations about the business areas organised 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 technologists were given training on financial markets to help you with your day to day job. If any training came up that you were interested in you were encouraged to sign up for it.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Technology interns were always arranging nights out when there wasn't one organised.

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

    • London is pretty expensive but pay reflected this.

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

    • A few pubs around but for clubs you need to go into central London.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were events organised by the division that interns were encouraged to participate in.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

August 2009

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