Group Technology Industrial Placement Student - Project Management Review

by UBS

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I am thoroughly enjoying my placement in London, having been put onto a new and exciting project.

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

    • I feel that my colleagues (not just my line manager and immediate team members but the wider project group) value my input and the work product that i contribute to the project.

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

    • I would say that I was given support and guidance by my management as I am learning on the job, there was no formal training.

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

    • I would say that I am fairly busy day to day and I am never bored or sat twiddling my thumbs.

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

    • I have been given a lot of responsibility and I'm sure that I will be given more, never too much though!

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

    • The skills I have developed thus far have no bearing on my degree and will probably not help me in the coming year. However I feel that I will be using these skills for a long time.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lively! A lot going on.

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

    • I feel like I'm here as a grad, without the grad perks

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

    • Other than any on the job training, I have had no formal training.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be delighted at the prospect of a grad job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • None/Very little. This was mainly due to there being so few technology Industrial Placement Students and no events set up by HR (so far).

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 2 words - It's London

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

    • Great, the pubs and bars are always full (pretty much every night).

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, UBS has links with the Bridge Academy and there are regular volunteering opportunities.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2014

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