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Insight student Review

at UBS

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

Review Submitted: June 2021

Overall Rating

4.4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Experience
4/5 - Skills Development
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
We registered every day and then I took part and watched numerous workshops and seminars presented by UBS employees on the firm's culture, different divisions, employee networks, recruitment process and case studies. Also took part in networking events with employees and fellow insight participants and took part in activities to learn more about financial markets.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Thoroughly exciting, as all the employees were really passionate and knowledgable about their divisions. Understanding how each division was connected and fitted into the wider firm and its strategy was also very eye-opening. It also showed how diverse the range of interesting roles there were available and helped me learn where my skills could best be suited. The long opportunities to ask questions was also very helpful and insightful.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I've developed my existing knowledge on financial markets, and furthered my knowledge on how different areas of finance interact and how a global bank operates. I also improved my networking skills and listening skills, alongside my ability to ask insightful questions to learn more and fill gaps in my knowledge.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very open and friendly, not only because that is what employees said but also from when I spoke to employees and heard their workshops and seminars. Virtually, it was harder to get a full feel or understanding of the culture, but the people that coordinated and ran the programme helped created as personal and open an experience in the programme, representing the firm and its culture well.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed it, and was pleasantly surprised at how informative, engaging and personal it was for a virtual insight programme.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at UBS
5/5
Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS
Be yourself and be friendly, open and have an open mind to different roles within UBS and to the industry it operates in as a whole.
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