Operations Intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I was given a substantial project which allowed me to gain knowledge of the entire department. I also felt that I was making an impact by completing the project

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

    • The project effects everyone within my team and I have worked to try and make their processes more efficient

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

    • My manager was very good at explaining and aiding not just in my project but with any questions I had to ask.

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

    • I found even during slower periods I was always able to find work to do and hence never felt bored.

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

    • I was given a lot of freedom to come up with my own solutions to the objectives set

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

    • The knowledge I've gained will definitely help with a career in this industry

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My department was friendly but also focused on their daily tasks

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

    • The intern specific events were very well organised; however, how much / what level of work people were given once they got to their departments greatly differ. Luckily I believe mine was well organised.

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

    • We were treated to several events throughout the internship plus there was a lot of personal and industry training organised

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would like to continue working for UBS

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other interns were really friendly and actively tried to organise social events independent of UBS.

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

    • I have lived and socialised here for the past year and hence noticed no change.

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

    • Meeting new people actually introduced me to new parts of London I had not previously seen / gone to

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

    • This was more organised independently to UBS

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2013

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