ICS Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed it! It was a fantastic opportunity to enhance my existing knowledge, learn something new find out more about the firm and meet new friends.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I did feel valued, as the insight was focussed on the interests of the interns.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There was a lot of guidance/support, and we have always had the opportunity to ask plenty of questions.

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

    • It will definitely help me make up my mind on what career I would like pursue in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was fairly well-structured. It would be nice to do more shadowing though, as it is very interesting to spend the day with someone, who works in the division you would like to join in the future.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Positive, friendly and competitive in a good sense!

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

    • A fair amount, and I do feel that I have developed my skills.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Work shadowing and divisional insights did a very good role at helping me understand what being a full time employee at the firm is like

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Almost all of the insights included something on the firm's culture, which was very helpful.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I have realised that I might enjoy working in Sales&Trading and therefore I now know which area I should pick for my next internships

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was not paid

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, but I would love to do some more networking with senior people

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The ones we had were very interactive and I have learnt a lot form them

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, as there was a specific workshop on this topic

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2015

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