Summer Intern in Opperations Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • It was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Very productive way to spend your holiday with lots of chances to boost your employability skills

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

    • From the very first day I felt like part of the team. When I went for 3 days to work with other team I really missed my desk and the team

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

    • My manager was always there to support me. Arranged meetings with key people in Operations Departament. Help me find the answers to questions i had either directly or by directing me to the source where i can find the answer.

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

    • Beeing responsible for 3 projects meant at some points I was overloaded with work which i was happy about to get exposure to this kind of work life.

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

    • I one of my projects I had to manage communication between team in India and Poland, which was an exciting experience.

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

    • I now can manage my time better and being able to prioritise my objectives

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There were days when people were busy and it was quiet on the floor, however on fridays everyone is relaxed and happy. Throughout the week you can always hear spontaneous laugh

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

    • Induction week and whole plan for my internship was good, however i wish they have sorted out the passowrds and required access to the system before i got to my desk.

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

    • Induction week was packed with sessions such as excel and presentation skills, and financial markets and UBS information sessions. In addition durring my internship I was able to take part in UBS Bussiness University sessions and Operations Academy. Plus there is loads of online training sessions that will benefit anyone.

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

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

    • Every intern stands the chance of getting GTP place if they show interest and their manager is happy with them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of evening events. Plus we stayed in touch and very often had lunch together or went fr drinks after work.

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

    • Central London is expensive, but most of the time you get decent quality for value of money

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

    • It was ok

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Nothing that I have heard of

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Customer Service

London

August 2014

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