Summer Intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Great fun

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

    • Everyone was very nice and helpful. I was given important work to do and felt part of the team

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

    • Everyone was happy to help you if they had a spare moment

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

    • Some days busier than others but mainly busy enough for time to pass quickly

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

    • I was given my own project to work on and was assured that it was an important part of the department's future

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

    • You inevitably learn a lot about the industry and the way the bank works. Can't say the work will help me in my degree but the skills I honed will always be valuable

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly. I suppose there could have been more of a team atmosphere, but I can't fault the people

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

    • We had weekly educational sessions or talks from senior management

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

    • A lot of people gave up a lot of time for us. There was also the odd free lunch/breakfast

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Employment prospects in banking are not great, but if you perform well both in real terms and relative terms, there is a good chance of getting hired.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made a lot of good friends that I would love to keep in touch with

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

    • Central London

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

    • Lots of great pubs and bars. Shoreditch nearby - but it all comes at a price

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

    • There was the odd event but most clubs and societies seemed to be defunct in my experience

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012

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