Equities Intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Atmosphere and people were amazing. Resources of the highest quality made available to me.

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

    • Exceptionally friendly people, who go to great lengths to help you make the most of your internship.

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

    • Gave me advice, feedback as I needed it, but at the same time let me be proactive and self-starting. Great balance.

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

    • Very busy, but I loved the pace and intensity.

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

    • As much as I could realistically expect to have.

    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 will leave the firm hugely more able than when I arrived.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • For such an intense environment, people knew how to work hard and play hard.

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

    • Good balance of organised activities, and getting caught up in the flow of day to day business.

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

    • Highly committed to the talent they have on the internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Hopefully I can return next year!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • My peers are interns were fantastic people, and I will stay lifelong friends with many of them.

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

    • Amazing social scene (London), but very expensive.

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

    • Surrounded by the best nightclubs and bars in the country.

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

    • Lots of opportunities to be invovled in charity sport, community work etc.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2009

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