Operations Summer Analyst Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • 5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I enjoyed working with my team very much. They showed genuine appreciation for my work and looked after me well. They really hope that I will be back with them after the internship.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Despite his busy schedule, my manager had regular catch-up sessions with me to monitor my progress and help with issues that I raised. He gave me a lot of great advice and was very supportive.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I had daily and sometimes ad hoc tasks on top of 3 projects, but mainly it was up to me to set my own daily workload.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A fair enough amount! My team often encouraged me to be in the driving seat.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Practice makes perfect - I was really able to hone some of my existing skills and most importantly, develop more confidence.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • My team was definitely a fun bunch!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We had a full day's lecture on financial markets and products as part of our induction week and lunchtime lectures every Wednesday.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got an offer and have accepted already.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There was always something going on on Friday nights.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The Square Mile - enough said.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of pubs and bars immediately around the office and some lively areas around such as Brick Lane etc.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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