Prime Services Sales Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was great, I really enjoyed my 6 months in UBS. I learned so much it's hard to believe, plus I got a graduate job offer at the end.

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

    • Very valued. I was occasionally working on projects directly for managing directors, and they really appreciated the quality of my work.

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

    • I had a tough but great manager, which pushed me to be proactive and embrace opportunities. She was supportive all the way.

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

    • It varied throughout the 6 months, however overall it was a good balance.

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

    • I had to gain trust from my colleagues first, but after that I was given a lot of responsibility.

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

    • I learned so much under every aspect. It was truly a life lesson.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very nice. Even though there were a lot of very senior people around, everyone was very friendly and always up for a chat.

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

    • It lacked structure, mainly because you were expected to be proactive and find things for yourself. It was frustrating at the start, but looking backwards it was an interesting experience.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Since it was only six months I didn't receive any formal training, however I was allowed to sit with different desks to learn about their job.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I successfully secured a spot in the graduate training program

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was alright, always very informal. People would often go for a drink on thursday or friday, and occasional leaving drinks.

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

    • London is London, so it was quite expensive but nothing unexpected

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

    • There is so much to do in London!

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

    • Maybe, however I chose to spend my free time with friends.

    3/5
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London

October 2014

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