Finance- Industrial Placement Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable role

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

    • From day one everyone was friendly and made me feel like part of the team.

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

    • Very good could have done with a few more one to one meetings but on the whole feedback when there was need for support and guidance it was always there.

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

    • Very busy at the end of the month, middle of the month was more easy going but still daily tasks to keep me going.

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

    • A lot, there were a large number of controls in place to ensure all work was reviwed and signed off.

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

    • Skills for life! A lot of industry knowledge gained as well something I will use when going back to university to finish my degree

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was always busy but there was time to socialise as well.

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

    • Very well strucutred after the first month we were left to get on with work like any other employee

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

    • A large number of training sessions at the begining of the placement that were interesting and educational.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • No specific grad program in place but previous placement students have been taken on by the firm.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good scene, especailly on Thursday nights.

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

    • Expensive, but that is london for you.

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

    • Very good, something to please everyone.

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

    • Yes, lots of team drinks and events throughout the year

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

London

August 2013

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