Group Technology Summer Intern Review
by UBS
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.4
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The Company
5.0
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The Culture
4.1
- 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
Thoroughly enjoyed my internship at UBS - a lot of skills have been taken away to apply in the future but the culture at UBS also makes it a fantastic place to work. Everyone is treated very well and everyone is approachable and always willing to help whenever needed.
I felt strongly valued by my colleagues - I felt like someone who has been on their team for a long time; they made me feel very welcomed but also valued my input.
My supervisors were extremely approachable and very helpful - they provided guidance whenever needed.
A good balance of tasks are given - there were some days when there was little work to be done but overall, a very good balance of work is set. Tasks are set appropriately to your abilities and someone is always around to help.
A good amount of responsibility was given - I felt like I had control of the direction of the tasks I was assigned.
Lots of appropriate training was given and the speakers brought emphasised that training by providing real-life examples.
The Company
Everyone is friendly and easy to approach. Excellent atmosphere within an open office environment which allows easy interaction with other colleagues.
The internship was well organised. Pertinent events were set up for interns and the work allocation was a good balance too.
The first week of the internship is training and it's evident that UBS invests a lot in ensuring we get the appropriate training. The training is relevant and provides a good kickstart into the Financial Services industry. In terms of personal development, UBS has a vast range tailor made training course that can be completed by anyone at any time - this really provides unlimited development in a sense.
UBS have left a fantastic impression on me and future employment prospects are excellent.
The Culture
Varied social scene between other interns but good balance of teamwork and collaboration. There is a good balance of people across the teams.
As UBS is placed in the centre of London, the living cost is fairly high.
As UBS is placed in the centre of London, the nightlife is excellent and there's always something to do in London.
There were some opportunities (e.g. volunteering) that we could get involved in but also team and corporate events that were organised well.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Information Technology
London
August 2017
