Market Risk Control Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The internship was a really valuable experience. It has prepared me for a future career within the industry and has been a really interesting experience.

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

    • My team and other colleagues around the business are very helpful and willing to spare their time and value you as a team memeber.

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

    • Lots of help and support when needed but also freedom regarding my work.

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

    • The work was a very good balance. You are always busy but the amount required of you is reasonable.

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

    • I was involved in some important projects and feel I was given a good amount of 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?

    • The skills that you learn just in 10 weeks as an intern are so valuable to furture careers but also to enabling you to improve your time management, ability to work under pressure, accuracy of work and personal and business skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The team was small in size but everyone got on really well.

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

    • I feel it was really well organised and enabled me to get the most out of it.

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

    • I had some skills workshops and training at the beginning of the work shop but was also fortunate enough to take part in volunteering projects with the company.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am still awaiting to find out if I have been offered a job but I am hopeful.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • If you wanted to go for meals or drinks after work or at weekends there are always people available to spend time with. There are also internship networking event which aid the social environment.

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

    • It is in central London so is high but is what you expect for a large business city.

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

    • Plenty of bars, resturants and clubs.

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

    • There are many volunteering events, social events and clubs to take part in if you want to.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2010

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