Spring Intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The insight program is really good opportunity to know about UBS and the investment banking industry. I met many smart peers and nice bankers in the program.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I really enjoy the time during the week. There are various workshops and networking events to help us get an clear insight about the different divisions of banking. In addition, I found UBS is really a good company to work for. The employees are quite proud about the company and they are really supportive.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • There are various workshops and networking events to help us get an clear insight about the different divisions of banking. Also, UBS staffs are really supportive.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The spring insight program helped a lot for my future career. After these workshops and speeches, I built a clear view of the banking structure and started to plan my career path as a future banker. Also, I learned a lot from a workshop that helped us to prepare for the assessment centre. This program got me fast tracked on the banking industry.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight week was well structured and full of workshops and networking events.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The atmosphere is quite good. UBS staffs are really supportive and efficient. They love to share their experience to us and quite easily to get approached. Also I met so many nice and smart peers in the program.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There were trading games and group works for us, also there was a workshop for us to prepare for the assessment centre.

    5/5

  • 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?
  • There were speeches made by employees. They introduced their daily works and how they felt about their jobs. Also, there were networking events, during which we asked them questions about their roles in the company.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • I always asked the employees why they chose to work for UBS or how they felt about the company. Through these answers, I began to understand the company culture of UBS.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • These speeches and introductions really help me to decide on my future career path. Previously, I don't know whether to choose corporate finance or financial market. After these workshops, I made my decision.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • The company covered the expenses of accommodations and transportation.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Many networking events and shadowing divisions for us to meet employees of UBS

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • On the first day, there was a social event for the peers in the insight program. This was a really good opportunities for us to get know each other and build connections.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • When I was in the shadowing division, the employee told me about many events she attended outside of work. Also there was a speech about many associations in the company. Many employees enjoy in the community and social works.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I definitely recommend this insight to my friend. It is really meaningful and informative. People can really get insight about the industry and learn a lot from the program.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

May 2015


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