Summer analyst Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I enjoyed my internship very much, I met lots of really interesting, professional and passionate people. I learned tons of things and improved my personal skills. The internship was a really great experience.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I got on with my colleagues at once. They are a close-knit team and I managed to blend in nicely.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Support from management and supervisors was comprehensive, I felt valued and knew that I can always rely on my colleagues in case of particularly challenging situations.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was quite busy, the pace was really fast and you have to get in line with the highest expectations of my colleagues and supervisors.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • At first my responsibility was not that wide, but through the internship my colleagues and supervisors tended to entrust me with more responsibilities.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I believe the most valuable skills I obtained are general ability to work under pressure, to meet strict deadlines and get along with different people. I think these skills are essential for every professional and I will make use of them in my future life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere was friendly but challenging. I was expected to meet high standards of work, but my colleagues always tried to help me.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was really well planned as I started with a 1-week training course after which I started working at my desk. I had an opportunity to work on live projects and gradually my supervisors gave me more challenging tasks to complete.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company invests a lot of time and efforts in personal training and development of its employees. There are lots of training courses (both online and offline) that are aimed at developing our personal skills.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I really liked my internship and all the people I worked with and I am very excited to join the company as a full-time employee.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • For sure. We had different team events aimed at build a more close-knit team.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I worked in Moscow and the area is absolutely familiar to me.

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife in Moscow is exciting.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • On weekends we tried to do sports and different other activities, socializing.

    3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

International

November 2014


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