Insight programme Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • Everything Else
    2.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The internship was very helpful. They started from the ground up, firstly building your knowledge of an investment bank and then divisions and where UBS excel. Really enjoyed this opportunity- the fellow interns were extremely easy to talk to.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Staff at all levels took time out of their busy schedules to come see us, talk to us, answer our questions and assess us ( the Friday assessment, senior staff were there all day!)

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • A lot. There was always chances to ask questions and make yourself heard.

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

    • Mainly knowledge our the finance industry, as well as skills for an AC.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very organised, always had something to do. Always had suitable breaks.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very easy and relaxed. The whole week is set up purely for you to have fun and enjoy yourself!

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

    • This was just an insight so very basic steps.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • The shadowing was very useful in this regard.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Very much so. The culture at UBS is what the week was based upon. Really captureses you and makes you want to be a part of the project.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • They spoke a little about other financial institutions but mainly about investment banking.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • The hotel in which you stay is very nice!

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Plenty. There was a social evening with fellow interns, as well as be able to go out with employees at the end of the day etcc.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Easy to talk to people. They're honest. They want to get to know you so make sure you can easily talk about yourself and want to talk to people about their lives.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes. There was an hours presentation on this, alon with questions and answers.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely. If you want to learn more about the industry and UBS, this was the perfect way to find out.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

International

April 2015

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