Get to Know UBS: Um Chavalitumrong

Name: Um Chavalitumrong

Year: 3

Major: Business Economics

Career Interest: Investment Banking

Position: Investment Banking Manager

Q: Any advice to students pursuing the same career path or internship experience?

A: Take advantage of every learning opportunity that presents itself to you, and always be open to learning and developing your skills. Be persistent. Don't take criticism or rejection personally, but use it as motivation to become better.

Q: What networking tips do you have?

A: Always be polite, thoughtful, and prepared. Be nice to everyone because you never know who you could become your colleague or who you might need help from in the future.

Q: Best advice someone has ever given to you, in general, or in relation to your career interest?

A: You are more capable than you think.

Q: What did you do last summer professionally or for fun?

A: Interned at a Phatra Securities, a Thai investment bank. Traveled to Seoul, Okinawa, and Macau.