Summer intern in Finance Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

1.7/5
  • The Role
    1.7
  • The Company
    1.3
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • The first week was interesting, because we had a lot of workshops and preparation activities organised. Once I started on my desk I did not have a lot to do other than shadowing.

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

    • I was not given many tasks and was expected to be happy not doing anything, so did not feel very valued.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given enough support with the few tasks I was assigned.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I struggled to keep myself occupied most of the time.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not a lot as I was not given much work.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learned all different ways of asking for work and keeping myself busy.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • I was told it is not the most exciting place to work and should look for positions in front office or elsewhere.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • First week was well organised and after that my team did not have anything really prepared for me. From HR point of view, there were well organised workshops and social.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Apart from the first week not a lot.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

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

    • I did not feel valued and did not enjoy my time there. Already found myself a job with a better employer.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was enough going on for most part to choose from.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It's London, so very expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Reasonable but overpriced, as expected in central London.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I took part in a few volunteering and sport events, enough to choose from if one is interested.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

London

July 2014

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