2014 Summer Internship Programme - CCS Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I really liked the summer internship overall. I learned a lot during my internship and was given a good amount of responsibilties.There were also social events organised for the interns, which I really enjoyed.

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

    • I generally found the people I was working with very nice and approachable.

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

    • The analysts I was working with were frequently here to help and give guidance, but it did happen to be alone at the desk.

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

    • Generally quite busy, some weeks more than others

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given enough responsibilties according to my qualifications, but generally more when I was alone at the desk

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Really useful technical skills and deepened knowkledge of the industry

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere, people were generally friendly and approachable.

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

    • Overall, I found the internship very well organised. There were regular social evetns and lectures organised, which I really enjoyed.

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

    • The training week was helpful, as well as the regular tutorials throughout the internship. There were also some personal development workshops which were always fun.

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

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

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The intern class is very close.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is expensive, but there were some good price-quality options around for restaurants,...

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

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

    • 2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2014

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