Insights Program Intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • It was very enjoyable although some of the talks were quite long. The addition of a social event was also excellent

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Although some employees were unsure what the insights program was, when it was explained they were very accommodating and glad to help

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Plenty. All activities had set times but the program organisers were always on hand to answer questions too

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Staff who I spoke to were all very honest and gave helpful answers to my questions

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • There were some talks which seemed unnecessary but most were beneficial. Those who gave the talks were good speakers. The addition of preparation sessions for the assessment centre was good

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • All staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the activities (including social event) encouraged the participants to mix

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There were sessions to train and improve us, although they were focused on the assessment centre

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • Speaking to employees during work shadowing was the best way to get an insight into full time roles and was very helpful

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Experiencing the floors and desks gave a good impression of the atmosphere which is otherwise very hard to work out

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The work shadowing was only in one department when maybe two or three departments would be more beneficial

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was not paid but travel costs were reimbursed and accommodation was provided


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There were 2 or 3 excellent networking opportunities including some with reasonably senior employees

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The social event was great

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • We had a good talk from a community involvement and extra activities outside of work representative

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes definitely

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013


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