UBS Real Estate Industrial Placement Trainee Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • My team was very accommodating and gave more responsibility as they saw appropriate. Definitely not treated in the typical "intern" way.

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

    • Very highly.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Everything I asked for regarding support, I received. One has to exercise self regulation in this aspect and ask if you have really investigated all avenues before asking for support from management

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

    • Most days were 8-6, with a lot to do during each day. Days hardly ever dragged on.

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

    • When you are being asked for your advice on the launch of a new fund...

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

    • Massively. Social office skills are crucial anywhere.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Depends massively on your team, but my team had good chat. You get

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

    • The HR team were slightly non responsive the majority of the time. However, when contact was finally made they were helpful. Additionally, I had my mid year review 9 months into the placement, which was rather disappointing as I was given good advice which would have certainly been useful prior to the meeting.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • IMC training,

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There was no feeder program when I signed up, however this has changed and we are now being offered a position on a graduate program.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Every Thursday there would be student drinks which we would all organize. Gave us all a really good chance to get to know each other and start networking through each other. I learnt about lots of different business areas through these events, and have made connections which I hope will give me a chance to network in future.

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

    • London - 5 pound + pints are a standard.

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

    • City of London nightlife is expensive but a good experience.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2017

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