Equities Summer Intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The UBS summer internship was very enjoyable and the whole process was a vast learning curve.

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

    • My colleagues made me feel very welcome. They frequently checked in with me to see if I needed any help but they also appreciated the help that I could give them and regularly asked for my opinions on matters they were discussing.

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

    • My line managers always made time for me and I had regular review meetings where I had the chance to ask for feedback.

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

    • I had a main project that ran throughout the internship along with tasks that I was expected to complete daily. There were also numerous lecture series and other events that run for all interns.

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

    • Due to the role I was interning for I couldn't have the level of responsibility that the full-time employees had, however the projects I were given to complete were of good use to the desk and I had the responsibility of completing them on time and to a high standard.

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

    • The whole process was a vast learning curve that has definitely prepared me for work after university but has always helped develop the skills I need for my degree studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The culture at UBS was one of my favourite things about the internship; the whole firm had a collaborative attitude and people are always willing to help you.

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

    • We received a timetable on the first day which consisted of the schedule for the whole internship, and all of the events and meetings were organised well.

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

    • The first week of the internship was an induction week involving both personal and professional development workshops, and business specific training.

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

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

    • The internship is very competitive, but all interns are given the same opportunities to try and get a place on the Graduate Training Programme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There we 3 socials organised by the firm and scheduled into the intern timetable and we also regularly went for drinks after work.

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

    • As expected London was quite expensive, but there were a few cheaper alternatives dotted around.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The area was great for socialising and the Nightlife was lively, with the only downside being the cost - as expected in London.

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

    • There were regular opportunities to get involved with volunteering as the firm has a Community Affairs team.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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