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Rating
3.6/5
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The Role
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The Company
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The Culture
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Great fun and challenging
4/5
Everyone at UBS was friendly and willing to help
4/5
Constant support and feedback
4/5
Busy but busy is good
4/5
As much responsibility as is possible to give an intern
4/5
life long skills gained
4/5
The Company
Good fun but also some stressed people at times
4/5
Very well organised
4/5
Lectures in the first week to get everyone up to speed
4/5
1/5
Got offered a place on the Grad scheme for next september
5/5
The Culture
Plenty of opportunities to socialise with the other interns
4/5
London is London so is always going to be expensive!
2/5
Lots of bars and pubs around work
4/5
e.g. volunteering work
4/5
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking
London
September 2011