Software Engineer Program Review
at J.P. Morgan
Internship (1 Month+)
Computer Science
glasgow
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Working on implementation of new features using various cs languages.
I work either alone or with other teammates.
After the first draft of the code is done, refactoring is required and at last testing is also done.
My work then goes through multiple reviews before getting accepted.
If there are any issues, I am made aware of it and I fix it (with help of senior if I am unable to do so by myself)
I work either alone or with other teammates.
After the first draft of the code is done, refactoring is required and at last testing is also done.
My work then goes through multiple reviews before getting accepted.
If there are any issues, I am made aware of it and I fix it (with help of senior if I am unable to do so by myself)
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Compared to what I was expecting, yes, I have been given much responsibility.
However, we were also provided training before actually been any task to do alone.
However, we were also provided training before actually been any task to do alone.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, I have improved my communication, teamwork, coding and problem-solving skills.
Unlike in uni where I did used to easily give up if unable to solve a problem, at work I push myself and use different resources provided online or talk to colleagues/seniors to get help.
Unlike in uni where I did used to easily give up if unable to solve a problem, at work I push myself and use different resources provided online or talk to colleagues/seniors to get help.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
A lot.
I can talk to anyone in the office and get help.
I have approached many people in various departments for help in my coding or even to just chat about advice and guidance and never has anyone refused to talk to me.
We were also provided with mentors to help us throughout the internship journey.
I can talk to anyone in the office and get help.
I have approached many people in various departments for help in my coding or even to just chat about advice and guidance and never has anyone refused to talk to me.
We were also provided with mentors to help us throughout the internship journey.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It is very relaxed and calm compared to perhaps other banks.
It isn't a high-stress environment like many may believe.
Everyone has some sort of task that keeps them busy but also enough time to do other stuff i.e.. lunch breaks, team lunches, participating in socials organized by various teas, participating in talks/sessions from seniors all around the world etc.
It isn't a high-stress environment like many may believe.
Everyone has some sort of task that keeps them busy but also enough time to do other stuff i.e.. lunch breaks, team lunches, participating in socials organized by various teas, participating in talks/sessions from seniors all around the world etc.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I am enjoying it a lot and without doubt I will try my hardest to come back here for another role in the future.
Compared to my peers in other companies, I have no complaints so far and I am 100% to want to come back for a more of a long-term role.
I don't want to work here only for a few years, but rather scale up and climb the ladder and stay within the company for 10+years.
Compared to my peers in other companies, I have no complaints so far and I am 100% to want to come back for a more of a long-term role.
I don't want to work here only for a few years, but rather scale up and climb the ladder and stay within the company for 10+years.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at J.P. Morgan
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend J.P. Morgan to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to J.P. Morgan
To not overthink and remained relaxed during the application process.
Soft skills are definitely important and useful so don't underestimate them! Teamwork and communication in CS is absolutely essential!
Soft skills are definitely important and useful so don't underestimate them! Teamwork and communication in CS is absolutely essential!
