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So, you’re a current student of finance or a recent graduate – why would you want to work at UBS? If that’s your line of thinking, then you’re just the sort of person that UBS is looking for, because you are thinking carefully about what your future holds and aren’t afraid to ask questions. You recognize that the choice of where you begin your career is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in life. It just may be that UBS offers exactly what you need, and one of their internship or graduate programs will ensure that you succeed.

UBS offers internships in both the summer and the winter. Getting in to one of these competitive programs requires that any applicant be at their absolute best: a superb academic record and other strong indicators of your potential must be shown. UBS offers internships in any of the four following areas: Global Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Global Asset Management, or Corporate Center training. Each program offers it’s a different focus on learning, but all share the opportunity for hands-on learning through challenging, real-world tasks. Each and every spot in these programs is contended, and those who show special promise can ensure that once they graduate, they have a full-time position waiting at UBS.

The internship period starts with an orientation period that helps people become acclimated with the company’s operating procedures and with the other people in the program and local branch of the company. Depending on the area in which you’re interning, you may be staying in the same place for the duration of the internship, or you may be able to try out different positions in one UBS’ rotatational programs. Regardless of exact structure, you’ll have lots of opportunity to build relationships with co-workers and company executives.

While a UBS internship is partially about what the company can teach you, it’s also about what you can give back to the company. Part of your responsibilities as an intern is to do what you can to make your mark and help the company solve problems actively. Only those who truly stand out can guarantee a full-time position with the company.

If you’ve already obtained your degree or are an experienced veteran in the world of finance, then you’ll be interested in UBS’ full-time graduate programs. These programs, which last anywhere from 18-24 months, are extensive training courses that will help you prepare to meld right into the day-to-day business of UBS and make an impact immediately. Through a mix of on-the-job training and classroom learning, you’ll discover everything you need to know to be successful. You’ll also come out of the program with a decisive plan for the future and a clear idea of exactly where you’re headed.

Applications for summer internships close in the late spring each year, while the recruitment for full-time graduate positions varies according to need. As noted, competition for positions in one these programs is very competitive, so be certain to jump on the opportunity when it arises if you think you can cut it.

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