Software Engineering Summer Intern Review
at J.P. Morgan
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking, Computer Science
Glasgow
Review Submitted: August 2022
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 Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
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.
On a daily basis, I was involved in agile practices such as team stand up, and completing stories on the sprint. I worked with another intern to complete a software development project related to the work of our team over the 9 week internship. I worked with both junior and experienced developers within my team, and was responsible for documenting and presenting knowledge shares on the work I completed.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was able to work on a modernization project that was relevant to my team's current work, and will be useful to them in future. The other intern on my team and I worked on this project independently, although we could ask for help when required. I did not work on any production code or directly with clients, which was ideal for me.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have improved my skills in java programming, Kubernetes deployment, and application monitoring using Splunk. I learned new skills around mocking tests using Mockito, and did a range of courses covering cloud technologies and Kafka. I also improved my confidence when presenting, and my peer-programming skills. I have learned how to valuably utilize the skills and experiences of those around you.
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?
5/5
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?
My line manager and wider team were incredibly friendly and supportive throughout my internship experience, and were always available when I needed help. They showed me how to do things rather than just doing them on my behalf. Additionally, I was assigned a mentor who was also very friendly and approachable, and answered any questions I had about my role and the company in general.
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?
The atmosphere in the office is relaxed, welcoming, and fun! I was able to be involved in many events, activities, and volunteering opportunities - and there were so many more I could have joined. Lots of free food and swag too! I particularly enjoyed a PRIDE networking lunch event for LGBT employees and allies. My team went out for lunch and coffees often too.
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 loved spending my summer with JP Morgan. The work was challenging and rewarding, and I learned a lot from my team. The atmosphere in the office was amazing, and it was great to get to go in and meet people in person. The social events organized for interns were excellent, and the campus recruitment team were incredible throughout the application process and internship. I would absolutely go back!
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
Start the process early and keep on top of it - there's a lot to do! The assessment centre was my route in, but it's not the only one - keep an eye out for the hackathon events if a practical experience is better for you. Read up about the firm, but don't stress if you don't have a financial background, as you learn a lot by doing.
