Placement Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • new challenges everyday and tight deadline to keep you motivated.

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

    • my work is highly appreciated by my teammates. It all depends on your ability I would say.

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

    • If you got stuck, teammates and managers are all ready to help.

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

    • my working hour is 9-7 with one hour lunch break. It's alright and you can leave early if you think you are done.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was assigned few projects and they are all being used globally which is out of my expectation.

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

    • Further deepen my academic knowledge and communication which I cannot learn in the uni.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • noisy as work are normally done in team basis so people get to sit together and discuss.

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

    • very well organised, social and networking events every week

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

    • training before arrival on my desk

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

    • Flexi Time

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • it all depends on your ability I would say. If the manager likes you, everything is fine.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • prepare well before you start. first impression is important

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

    • the cost is reasonable comparing with your salary.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • if you like, you can go out every night. again it all depends on your personality.

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

    • a lot, including sports or social events.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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