Product Control Intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I find my internship really interesting as I am learning a lot about the different problematics which arise in an international company.

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

    • Even if I am a new joiner, I feel like my colleagues have well welcomed me and consider me as one of their team members.

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

    • Every time I had a query or a question, someone always took the time to explain or train me.

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

    • Because I have a personal project to develop, and as I am also invovled in the daily tasks of our team, I always have something to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given the opportunity to developp a whole new standard process on a specific issue our team is dealing with. I was given autonomy and independence in my work.

    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 got to develop my VBA programming and EXcel skills which are going to be useful for the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Even during stressful times, people always find the time to discuss and laught to calm the atmosphere

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

    • As soon as I arrived, I got interesting things to do.

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

    • During our induction week, we got general training on Corporate Finance courses, how to read a balance sheet,... On a daily basis my team trains me on the tools but also on the financial products wa are working with.

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

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

    • I would really like to join UBS Graduate Scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Our team project allow us to work altogether.

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

    • The cost of living is the same as any other part in London.

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

    • With my team and other interns we enjoyed some afterworks meetings.

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

    • I got the opportunity to take part in some charity work organised by UBS over the internship.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

August 2012

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