Summer analyst Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I did not find the work challenging enough.

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

    • My team mates appreciated me.

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

    • Not always given proper instructions, however, I was always able to ask someone and then I could get my answer.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Only busy at the beginning and at the end of the day when markets closed.

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

    • I was given quite a lot of responsibility, however, many authorisations were to be given for everything you did.

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

    • Improved many useful skills such as planning, organizing and working under pressure.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Always happy colleagues and great discussions at lunch.

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

    • No overall plan for learning objectives or weekly agendas.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Did not really invest much in me.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Amazing opportunities within Morgan Stanley due its size and reputation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns did make small groups, however, everyone was nice and welcoming

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

    • Dont have any benchmark!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • GREAT nightlife in Glasgow!

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

    • Limited, but present!

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2010

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