Global Capital Markets Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Very challenging - meant it was extremely rewarding

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My teams were extremely kind and gave me far more time than I had expected

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had a fantastic and dedicated line manager who took a great deal of interest in my progress, but I think that was very lucky and not necessarily typical

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

    • Varied enormously

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

    • Far more than expected, but you get as much as you ask for / show yourself to be able to take on

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

    • I've realised how much work I could get done in my degree, in terms of how productive I can be! I certainly learnt how to rise to challenges and work effectively in a team

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very volatile - I was on the trading floor so emotions were infectious

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Great access to senior management, educational lectures, a trading game, networking breakfasts / lunches / drinks

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

    • Lectures were fascinating

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Appealing

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other interns were fantastic and we became very close

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

    • Central London prices

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

    • If you have time!

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

    • I am told so

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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