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The first Sunday without the Monday morning looming is the perfect time to reflect and gather thoughts on the summer just gone. Having packed up my life and taken the slow boat home, with the monstrosity of Canary Wharf gradually disappearing behind me, it looms how quickly time does fly.

I think it’s important to reflect and recognise what a wonderful experience this summer was and how privileged that I was to be a part of it. It seemed it was yesterday the morning of Monday 29th June, our first day, when we were told how lucky we were, how honoured we were, how we were chosen from a pool of 9,000 applicants to be a part of Credit Suisse for the summer. We must make the most of it. I for one hope I did, I have no regrets. Credit Suisse is a wonderful firm, truly exceptional. I’ve interacted with some amazing peers, who I’m sure will become the next business leaders of our generation.

The quality and organisation of the summer was faultless, so a big thank you to the HR recruitment team for that. From initially being told I had the job the day after the interview, to the different events organised over the summer, everything was superb.

The events really offered a sense of the Credit Suisse “One Firm” culture. The interaction between all departments, whether front office or back office enabled networking and chin wagging. These interactions can be characterised by our finale event, the hiring of PEP-C bar on Haymarket; a free bar was provided to eschew clear heads the next morning for all, no matter the department.

The final review process (luckily not the next morning) was conducted in a professional and thorough manner as to be expected. It involved my manager to identify my strengths and weaknesses and determine whether I would be recommended for future employment. I feel that the only thing missed from the review was a real thorough, tough appraisal to assist in pinpointing my weaknesses and flaws. I understand it’s difficult to criticise others, but when its constructive and it’s always needed, I personally would’ve received it well.

I was lucky enough to be recommended for future employment and should be starting from September 2010 after I finish my Masters.

So, yes, I would recommend Credit Suisse as a possible future employer of all future interns. If you’re willing to work hard, listen, contribute and take real responsibility over then summer then you should apply. However if you’re just in Investment Banking for the money and for an easy summer, please don’t as you’ll be wasting an opportunity of someone else who is ready for the challenges working in this industry brings.