Sales & Trading Rates & Credit Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed it a lot! Would recommend the internship to everyone.

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

    • I was surprised by how friendly people actually are. Might be the exception though, some people were unhappy.

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

    • I really got along with my Line Manager so very happy with that.

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

    • I had some blank spots but overall fairly busy.

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

    • Some of the projects I was given were actually quite important but majority not as much.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • For 2 months I've learnt more than for 2 years at University.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere was very friendly.

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

    • It was okay, could have been better though.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They invested a lot. We had teaching sessions on a regular basis (Market Wrap-ups; Excel training; general workshops etc.)

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

    • Financial Bonus
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would say they are very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Got along with almost every other intern and with most colleagues.

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

    • Not too expensive. Rent by far the biggest expense.

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

    • Had events almost every week so happy with it.

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

    • Not as much as I would have wanted.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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