Finance Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • A good overall experience into the investment banking industry

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

    • Very dependent on the team you are placed in. Team I worked with was welcoming, despite being quite small - meant some days I had only 1 other person to report to

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

    • Any questions were answered promptly

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

    • Filled time by reading FT/E learning and self research

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Was given opportunities to talk to senior management

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

    • Better understand career wise

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Enjoyable atmosphere. However noticed teams wouldnt really interact that much with other teams despite sitting within close proximity

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Good structure generally. More events/training needed I believe

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

    • Apart from the 1st week, there was no real training provided. Had to self-learn

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great bank to work for. Certain divisions reducing headcount

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Generally friendly people

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

    • Reasonable. Numerous places to eat/go to within close proximity of bank

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

    • Good.

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

    • Internal organised events. Sports and social activities available

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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