summer intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Employees are very helpful and approachable. As an intern, I learnt a lot during the summer internship, in terms of technique and team work.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues willing and happy to help, very approachable even in rush time

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

    • I had a very useful mid-term review. Generally speaking, I was given feedback each time I would ask for it/when relevant on a project.

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

    • I was usually very busy, an intern in investment banking has to be aware of the potential long working hours.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given enough responsibility, meaning could participate and challenge my colleagues.

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

    • I learnt in terms of technical financial skills.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good work environment. Quiet but sometimes "fun" moments to relax and discuss.

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

    • Very well organized, from induction week to the internship with staffers listening and balancing the workload.

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

    • Very good investment, with a thorough induction week and trainings throughout the internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes a summer party was organized. Also had the chance to take part to a week-end trip with my team, and karting/dinner event.

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

    • High cost of living. On average cost of socializing.

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

    • Good but do not really have time to enjoy the nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2017

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