Client Relationship Management and Business Development. Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Amazing experience, everyone extremely friendly and welcoming, part of the team straight away. Great job, hours not too long and good pay.

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

    • Responsibility from day one. Challenges everyday.

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

    • Extremely supportive, wanted me to complete investment qualifications etc.

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

    • Rarely felr bored. Always something to do. People willing for you to do some "work experience" on other desks too.

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

    • Loads of responsibility. Sent out to Zurich offices to look after a Director's desk for a week too!

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

    • Enhanced all my competencies. Skills from all aspects used on a daily basis.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone friendly and welcoming. People always up for a laugh.

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

    • Pretty well organised, although not really that "structured" but worked well for me.

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

    • Investment qualifications all paid for etc. Sent to investment management beginners course in first month.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • No direct link to graduate scheme, but made many contacts and should a job come up in the future, should have a good chance.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Around 40 us of, most people up for socialising. From a variety of universities.

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

    • The City's expensive, but you're paid well enough.

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

    • Fun, but again expensive.

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

    • Some sporting activities throughout the year, but not a huge amount.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Investment Banking

London

October 2011

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