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J.P. Morgan

Software Engineer Program Review

at J.P. Morgan

Internship (1 Month+)

Software Engineering

Bournemouth

Review Submitted: September 2023

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
An average day would involve a daily check-in meeting with the team, often a handful of other meetings or networking events, and time to work on personal skill development as well as the team project work.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
The amount of responsibility I was given made me feel valued in the work environment without being overwhelming. Responsibilities grew throughout the duration of the internship as my skills and confidence improved.
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?
It was a brilliant opportunity to grow existing skills as well as learn new ones. During the internship my confidence grew massively, both in terms of my social/networking skills and my technical abilities. The supportive environment allowed for immense self improvement.
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?
Fantastic support and guidance. Everyone was willing to help and teach me something new. A real sense of teamwork is what made the internship an amazing learning experience.
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?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
A really supportive environment where everyone was approachable and respectful.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
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?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed it. The opportunity provided me with skills and knowledge that will prove useful for my entire career. Each day there was something new to learn and this is what made it so exciting and fun.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
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
Don't be afraid to ask questions and risk looking silly in pursuit of learning something new. Ask interesting questions and share what you learn with others.
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