UBS Spring Week Insights Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The Spring Week was a great opportunity to learn more about the investment bank and get to meet like minded individuals. If I was to make a slight criticism, it was very presentation heavy.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I found that the staff were attentive and helpful. Other insight students in my team also contributed to a great experience.

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

    • We weren't individually given any guidance as such, however the organisers were very supportive throughout.

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

    • We were given a schedule on day 1 and the days were constructively filled with activities in the evening.

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

    • As this was just the Insights week, there wasn't any responsibility specifically given, however we did do some team exercises which involved taking responsibility.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It did what it says on the tin in essence as it gave me an "Insight" into the core operations of UBS. It's more than what I knew beforehand so I can confidently say that I've come away with acquired knowledge.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The staff were very enthusiastic and friendly providing a welcoming atmosphere for the delegates.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • As the week was heavily timetabled, this was followed throughout and in my opinion well executed.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm provided all expenses and also prizes for winning teams. My team was one of the winning ones which was a nice experience! Also various senior staff took time ouit of their schedule to speak to us and give their personal experiences in an informal environment.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • UBS aim to convert a high percentage of the students on the Spring Week. This is done by means of being fast-tracked to the assessment centre and interview stage.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Relatively interesting crowd provided some memorable moments.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The area was expensive due to being in the heart of London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Unfortunately I didn't have the chance to sample to nightlife there due to the busy schedules each day.

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

    • As this was the Insights week, we were not present long enough to take part in any activities.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Banking

London

November 2012

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