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Discover MUFG Insight Day Review

at MUFG

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

Review Submitted: October 2023

Overall Rating

4.8 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Company Culture
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.
Students have the opportunity to network with MUFG colleagues from different business areas, and learnt more about the different roles in one of the world's largest banks. Students also gained insights into the recruitment process and how they could stand out when applying to MUFG.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The different business areas and roles were clearly explained so that students with no technical background could understand the different functions of MUFG.
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?
Improved commercial awareness of challenges affecting the banking industry as well as how different business areas are addressing tough market conditions. Strengthened networking skills by engaging with professionals from across MUFG which helped students to learn more about the different roles at MUFG.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
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
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
All the colleagues were very friendly and approachable, and they all reiterated that the Japanese culture of the bank means that being collaborative and supportive is heavily encouraged.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed the event as I got to speak to professionals in business areas that I was personally interested in, which helped me to further my understanding of the different functions of a bank.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
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 MUFG
5/5
Would you recommend MUFG to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MUFG
Engage with people working at the bank to learn more about what it is like to work at MUFG to determine if it is the right place for you. Do your research into the main business areas so you are prepared and know what areas interest you the most.
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