Summer Intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Great people, great team and varied work

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

    • Everyone took the time out to speak to me, introduced themselves and made me feel like part of the team - especially as I was invited to the daily huddles

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

    • Weekly meetings with my line manager, and had opportunities to meet with HR staff and Grad recruitment team

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

    • Work varied, especially depending on the time of the month. But generally I wasn't too busy. Just a little hectic at times during the morning

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

    • I was not given too much responsibility. Being a very junior member of the team I had don't think I was given much but I didn't expect a great amount of responsibility as an intern

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have developed many skills during my 9 weeks here. Ranging from personal development and being able to now effectively communicate with others and with confidence. Equally I received technical training which I'll be able to utilise in almost every career path I wish to pursue.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and hard working. In fact I was very shocked to see how willing people were to spend time with me and to help me.

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

    • Internship was organised well however as with anything this could have been improved. Maybe next time a mini team rotation can be organised so individuals get maximum exposure to the different teams

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

    • There was a lot of scope for personal training and development, be this in the form of community affairs or online my campus learning tutorials available. The firm I believe invested quite a lot in me during my short time here

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great! Many perks if you progress from the internship to a full time placement

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. We were all from a broad range of backgrounds but everyone clicked with a close pact amongst us

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

    • Central London - Inevitably expensive but this is the capital of the capital so worth it!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • great bars and clubs with Shoreditch a stones throw away

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

    • The opportunities to get involved in activities outside work is second to none, absolutely fantastic! Employees are given 2 whole days per year to take part in community affairs project. Very rewarding firm to work for

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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