Spring into Software Engineering Review
at J.P. Morgan
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Banking, Computer Science, Commercial Banking, Consumer Products/FMCG, Customer Service, Computer Systems Engineering, Front-end Development, Information Technology, Insurance and Risk Management, Retail Banking, Software Engineering, UX/UI Design, Automotive Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Networking panels, introductions to lines of business, technical workshops, shadowing current interns, opportunities to ask questions, and a two-day hackathon to present a solution to a problem posed by a charity organisation.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
While pursuing a computer science-related degree provides insight into the technical aspects, it does not place an individual at a significant advantage, as most professional work requires continuous learning and adaptability. I realised the variety of projects that may be assigned—many of which involve learning something new. Learning about different teams made it clear how I can further develop my technical skills and prepare for a software engineering role.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Confidence · Networking · Adaptability · Agile Practices · Teamwork · Public Speaking · Django (Python Framework) · UI/UX Design (Basics)
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone—from senior leaders to junior employees—was very enthusiastic and friendly. It was easy to ask questions and keep conversations flowing. There was a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
This was my first insight experience, and I was initially quite nervous. However, once I met my cohort and began networking with them and the employees, I started looking forward to each day, as there was always something new planned. The talks were extremely interesting, and the teamwork activities were great fun.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at J.P. Morgan
5/5
Would you recommend J.P. Morgan to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to J.P. Morgan
Be yourself and trust the process. Do the necessary preparation, such as practicing on LeetCode or HackerRank for technical interviews. Prepare a few behavioural questions, but don’t rely on memorising them too much—it’s more appreciated if you can hold a conversation naturally. Be honest about anything you don’t know, and don’t hesitate to ask for clarification or for a question to be reworded.
