UBS Spring Insight Week Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    3.4

    About You

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

    • The week provided an invaluable insight to the work done and culture of UBS. I made some really good contacts from both within the company and other interns.

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

    • The company appreciated and congratulated the hard work it took to reach the Spring Insight Week.

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

    • There were many opportunities for contact with industry professionals, who provided much guidance and advice.

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

    • They will help me in future job applications and interviews in the related industry.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There were many different activities across all divisions, providing enjoyment all week long.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The insight week was the perfect mixture of professionalism and enjoyment.

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

    • There were plenty of personal development activities throughout the week.

    4/5
  • 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 week gave a good overview of the roles and day-to-day activity of many different divisions across the bank.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • There was much focus on the company's culture and values.

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

    • The week inspired me to pursue a career in the industry.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel expenses were covered but there is no pay or cover for food costs.

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

    • There were regular networking sessions.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The social event provided a good opportunity to network with other interns, whilst networking dinners provided opportunity to meet industry professionals.

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

    • Many employees talked about roles they were involved in outside of work.

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed this invaluable insight and would recommend it to anyone looking to pursue a career in related industry.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015

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