Summer Intern - GCM Review
by UBS
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.1
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The Company
4.3
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The Culture
2.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Mostly enjoyable
On the whole I think they valued my input/opinion
Had an excellent line manager/supervising analyst
Varied from one desk to another. Summer a traditionally quiet period though
Given tasks similar to that of an analyst - so a fair degree of responsibility
Very thorough training at the beginning of the internship but nothing on fixed income which was frustrating give majority of time spent in DCM
The Company
Sat on the trading floor most of the time so a good lively atmosphere.
On the whole excellent. Only criticism is that there are too many interns for the ECM rotation I am currently on, given how many people are away.
Lots of training/lectures which were both interesting and well delivered.
Sports and Social Club
Healthcare from home
Would very much like to return.
The Culture
Reasonably. Ad hoc drinks more the order of the day given the fluctuating working hours in banking.
City of London is expensive.
Average nightlife in the City but further afield London has a plethora of clubs.
CSR day involved working with children from a disadvataged school - this was very rewarding.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking, Banking
London
August 2012
