Intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • I'm happy to see how working for the big company looks like.

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

    • I had a good contact with my colleagues. They were nice and appreciated that I worked with them.

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

    • My supervisors and manager were eager to help, however in many cases they didn't have any knowledge about the tools they asked me to work with.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • No pressure, no boredom - working at my own pace.

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

    • I was given the task and left to solve the problem what was a challenge and responsibility.

    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 learned only 'soft skills'. Nothing in terms of technology.

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • Calm, very nice.

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

    • There were some points that could have been improved, but in general not bad.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company invested in me, however not in the skills I wanted to learn most.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will definitely consider working for this organisation.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes.

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

    • Higher than I expected.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I have never checked it.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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