Chief Operating Office Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I was in a very varied role, so no 2 days were the same, and I was also able to rotate teams meaning I was exposed to further work.

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

    • I was given tasks that the team would complete normally, meaning I was actually doing proper work, despite only being there for 2 months.

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

    • My manager was always available if I needed help with anything, and we'd also arranged weekly catch-ups. I was also assigned a buddy who could also provide extra support.

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

    • I took on an extremely varied role, and there was always some work that I could be doing, so I was quite busy most days.

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

    • Was able to take on numerous different projects that I could take the lead on, these projects were actually beneficial and useful for the team.

    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 internship was a great way to pick up computer skills like powerpoint and skills, learn what to prepare for meetings, interact with senior managers etc and these will all prove useful in later jobs.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I was in a small part of the office so sometimes it was quite quiet, but depending on what team you're in, other floors would be a bit more lively.

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

    • My manager arranged for my rotations, and not all interns had the opportunity to do that. There were also regular socials and events organised by HR which were a great way to meet other interns, and other people at UBS.

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

    • The first week was a training week where you were taught most of what you would need to know before the internship. There were also further events throughout that included training.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I've really enjoyed my time on the internship so would definitely consider a full time role here. Interns find out in their last week if they've been accepted onto the graduate programme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Given the nature of an investment bank, a lot of the intern's working hours were different to mine meaning sometimes it was quite hard to arrange social events, but most interns were up for a quick drink after work.

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

    • My accommodation was quite expensive, as well as the cost of socialising!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of bars and restaurants in the surrounding area.

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

    • There were lots of different activities that you could do outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2014

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