UBS Insights Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • Very informative and well organized with lots of fun events; highly enjoyable.

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

    • We got a lot of attention and exclusive events which I highly enjoyed.

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

    • Staff were constantly nearby to guide us and help us with whatever we required.

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

    • It gave me an incredibly valuable insight to the world of investment banking and particular tips for succeeding in the industry.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Excellent structure with a wide variety of events which I really enjoyed.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and contributed to a great atmosphere; everyone seemed to have a great time.

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

    • They clearly put a lot of resources into our enjoyment and information, which made the experience very enjoyable.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • We had a very informative 4 hour work shadowing session which gave me an insight into how I would fit into UBS and what working in the industry would be like.

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

    • I got to interact with a lot of employees who gave me a real feel for the company culture and convinced me it was a good place to work in.

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

    • Very valuable as I got the chance to experience all areas of the bank and see which areas I was interested in, helping me make a much more informed decision for my career.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed for travelling expenses.

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

    • There were plenty of well organized sessions to meet other employees which were very enjoyable and helpful.

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

    • They were well organized and enjoyable but sometimes a little crowded.

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

    • The bank has lots of groups and opportunities to have many activities outside of work.

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

    • Definitely highly recommendable experience; lots of good events and opportunities which have been very helpful in choosing my career and preparing for my next steps.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2016

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