Intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable. Well organized, challenging, and rewarding in terms of a learning experience.

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

    • The team was great. Everyone was welcoming and supportive. They were always open to questions and willing to help with tasks that weren't initially clear. A very fun work atmosphere.

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

    • Great mentorship. Constantly provided feedback and exemplified best practice.

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

    • There was a good balance of business. I was assigned long term goals/tasks which kept me busy when there was no short term/immediate work. I was able to complete my tasks, so this was clearly well judged.

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

    • I was assigned work which actually had a direct impact on the team, which was great to see applied at the end of my internship. I was able to attend any client/management meetings whenever my timetable allowed.

    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 developed core work competencies whilst I also gained tangible skills (e.g. excel and report writing) which I have used throughout my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun and open, yet very conducive for good work.

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

    • All timetabling was done with plenty of time to raise any questions. All events ran smoothly.

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

    • Strong training in the induction week, but most beneficial training occurred at my desk with one-on-one sessions with other members of the team, and the allocated workshop sessions across different divisions at the bank.

    5/5
  • 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
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very strong.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, several socials organised by HR for all interns, but also internally within the different teams.

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

    • London, as expected, is rather expensive.

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

    • Although it is expensive, it has some of the best places to see in the country. Very easily accessed from the City.

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

    • Yes, several community events advertised, in which most interns were actually able to participate.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Investment Banking, Banking, Data Science

London

November 2014

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