Pros
I joined UBS after graduating from Columbia. I had interned at another firm but I preferred the people at UBS and the fact that I could get a good work/life balance here. I’m looking forward to taking on more responsibility and exploring the wider opportunities here later in my career. I’ve found that wherever you are based, you can do interesting, high-quality work.
Cons
Conclusion Be scientific Do as much research as you can. Talk to people who work for companies that interest you and see if it’s a place that is right for you. You need to think about what’s most important – is it work/life balance, early responsibility, a commitment to talent development or something else? Make sure all your boxes are ticked. Another good exercise is to measure how happy people are in their jobs. If it’s a good firm, they will be.
