Intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The insight was a lot of fun with great people and was a great chance to learn.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • UBS made interns feel particularly valued I think during the week, stressing the importance of your future role in the company with the chance to network senior staff and an outline of future programs such as emerging talents and the internship.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Interactive presentations and guidance were given into all business areas including work shadowing into your particular chosen area.

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

    • The skills are really helpful I think for applying for internships at other firms as well as during the fast track with UBS.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The program was well structured with an insights booklet put together for the week with all the presentations, a detailed plan and contact details of staff and other students. You had a clear of what was happening in the week.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone seemed very friendly from the other students, to HR to the investment bankers.

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

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • The work shadowing into your selective business area with a 1st year analyst was particularly helpful for this, getting an idea of hours, the work and environment.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The culture was very much visible during the week during presentations and events.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I had already decided but presentations of other areas confirmed that I did not want to do anything else.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Accommodation was also provided outside the M25.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were speed networking and networking lunch events, as well as presentations by employees.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • 4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • There was a presentation on this, although it could have been expanded on more.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • It was a great learning opportunity at a great firm.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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