Summer Intern Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Truly awesome company.

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

    • Since I was only a summer intern for 10 weeks there wasn't enough time to "jell", but the team was very friendly and I had a good time working and going out with them.

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

    • Very good support not only from management but also from peers.

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

    • Quite busy. Even summer internship comes with a lot of responsibility and sometimes there is a lot of work to get done.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Quite a lot. The rule of thumb seems to be that one is given as much responsibility as one is willing to take.

    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 technical skills I have developed are unlikely to assist in my degree as my focus at university is theoretical rather than applied computer science. This said, I have worked with pretty cutting edge technologies and I got quite a few good ideas for a final year project during my time at Morgan Stanley. The training provided is excellent - very comprehensive, intense and to the point.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People tend to work hard and sometimes it might seem quite dull, but occasional nights out tend to compensate very well.

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

    • Excellent organistaion, lots of social events and a lot of informative presentations from different parts of the business.

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

    • The firm invests quite a lot in people and provides extensive training, building skills necessary to do the job from ground up. While working full-time it is quite easy to switch roles and take on new tasks since most of the time all relevant training is provided.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • There does not seem to be any upper cap on the number of people who are offered a full-time position following an internship. The sky's the limit.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • People are very social and there were plenty nights out and fun events, not only among the interns at Morgan Stanley but also people across the street.

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

    • London's not cheap but the salary and accommodation bonus are adequate and one can easily afford a reasonable place. Plus there's plenty of student accommodation available in London.

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

    • What can one say about London..

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

    • Quite a few. The company runs various volunteering schemes allowing people to get involved in numerous different things.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Information Technology

London

September 2009

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