Investment Banking Division Summer Internship Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I found it to be very challenging as a result of the long hours I had to put in, however it provided an insight into the industry like no other

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I got along fairly well with the other interns - it was clear that some weren't interested in making friends, but were there to impress the UBS staff!

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

    • My supervisor kept a close watch on what I was involved in and I reported any problems I had to him as well.

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

    • During the Olympic period, there was less activity however it was primarily very strenuous work for the rest of the internship.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • It actually felt that I was a graduate at UBS as I was involved in real deals. I prepared presentation notes for a client meeting amongst other things.

    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 would say that the most important attribute that I have improved is time-management. It was essential to not bend any of the deadlines.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I have been inside other banks and for me it didn't have that excitement to it. Perhaps it was because of the summer weather.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Overall, it felt well put together and everyone I spoke to felt the same way - you got what you put in.

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

    • I would say more could have been done in terms of individualized feedback. Yet as an internship, I felt that I had definitely learnt along during the process

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I know that only a few offers were handed out. Personally, I am considering other industries instead.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Suprisingly good, everyone wanted to enjoy themselves especially at the weekends when there would be more time.

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

    • I commuted every morning from Zone 3 so this was not too bad.

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

    • Not bad actually, Liverpool St. is only a short walk away from Shoreditch so a lot of us went there after work.

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

    • It was lacking in this department - I had friends who were able to take part on a charity day however this was unfortunately not available

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

November 2012

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