Spring Week: IB and IB Risk Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I enjoyed the insight as it provided the learning opportunity I hoped it would. The presentations and projects were fantastic in bettering my understanding of the nature of the work.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I was made to feel like I had acheived by getting selected for the programme and that was nice.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I had a mentor assigned to me prior to the week and a project mentor. The graduate recruitment staff were all very helpful and friendly.

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

    • I learned a lot and I think I have learnt skills that will stay with me.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was very structured. We were given handbooks on the first day that detailed our itinerary for the rest of the week.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was fun. Difficult at times, but enjoyable.

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

    • It was a Spring Week so not a great amount, but there were a few skills sessions that came in handy and might still come in handy further down the line.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • The presentations from members of staff did not hide the fact that the industry was very demanding, and I appreciated that.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The company is driven towards being the best and that shone through, through its people.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very. Once I had taken some time to reflect on all the information I had been given over the past week I am a fair bit more certain about where I would like to work.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I received travel expense reimbursement.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Loads of networking sessions

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Frequent networking lunches.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Not really.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes definitely. I learnt a great deal.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2013

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