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UBS

Summer Intern Review

at UBS

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

Review Submitted: August 2022

Overall Rating

5 /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 Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Involves getting to know a lot of different people, and getting a good understanding of the bank. 10 intense weeks, there is plenty of work to do, however it depends a lot on the team you are in
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
It is hard to have great impact in just 10 weeks; even though, I was involved in a big project, that allowed me to create sustainable impact.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Networking is key, and I would also say there is great room for improving social skills. Depending on roles, you may learn coding on different softwares as well.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
A lot; most people are really open to chat and help you. That applies to assigned mentors or buddies, but also anyone else.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Company culture is most likely the main selling point for UBS. That is why a lot of people stick around for long periods of time.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I liked it very much; the opportunities that follow it are endless, and there are a lot of places for you in the bank.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at UBS
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to UBS
Come in with an open mind; even if you think you know which position or team suits you best, you will see how people try different things throughout their career, and the business really values diverse backgrounds.
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