Summer Analyst - Investment banking Department Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • Liked the work and the people, too long hours (typical 15 hours a day + weekends - and I was one of the ones having the shortest hours)

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

    • Colleagues were really great in most ways

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

    • My best manager ever (have had 4-5 different jobs) - a bit demanding, but very good on feedback

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

    • Usually busy, but had some spare time as well due to efficient work and understandnig on how to avaid unneccesary extra duties (very important in banking)

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

    • Average

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Many of the collegaues were quite introvert. Still very nice guys

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

    • well organised

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

    • Pulled in quite senior people, but the traning sessions were targeted on people who know little of business/finance from before

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not going to accept though.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Would like it to be more, they didn't have time usually

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • EXPENSIVE, No time

    0/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • average

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • London...

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2009

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