Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I enjoyed the placement a lot. I was given a lot of different opportunities as well as tasks and guidances to accomplish them. In addition to work, the team building and social activities during the whole placement was very enjoyable and effective. The internship was one of the best I have ever had.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My colleagues in my placement all worked in different areas within the same business. That did not mean they had no interaction. I was involved in a project across a few of the areas, and the whole team was very appreciative and happy about the work done within the short period of time.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I was given a lot of support throughout the whole placement. The placement managers and the colleagues constantly gave feedback and guidance on the work, the team leader giving me opportunities to show the work to different people across the business and the talent team for making sure we settled into our placements well.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • It depended. While the task involved learning coding and doing data collection from various sources, internal and external, there was enough time to finish everything on time. In addition to the project, I was also involved in various tasks such as preparing presentations and reading through documents to understand the business.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was very independent as the task involved various areas within the team. The project was very important to the business as it optimises resource allocation for the business across the whole UK. Even though the was much responsibility, the pressure was not particularly high - the place was a very friendly place and though everyone was busy, it was not hard to get guidance.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • There were some training provided prior and during the placement. While I study a very academic degree which means the workplace skills and office skills are not as important, it would definitely have a large impact on when I graduate and enter the workforce. The guidance and feedback I have received have been invaluable.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It is very friendly. Even though I was placed on the executive floor, it didn't mean that everyone was just working and working and chasing after numbers. There were lots of interaction within and inter teams as well as many informal lunches and snacks. There were secretaries on the floor which made navigating easy.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • It was much more organised than expected. Instead of only allocating interns into different teams, we were asked of preferences and mid-term reviews from the talents team. In the placement, the managers were fully aware of the whole process and was able to guide me through the whole journey.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company reimbursed a lot of things as well as subsidised many events. Often the talents team manager was present to address our concerns and questions. The company was very conscious of personal development. Although it was only less than two months, it is very noticeable that the company emphasises on people interaction and colleagues enjoy working in the company.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • The return rate appears to be relatively high compared with other banks - in tems of interns back as interns or interns back as Management Trainees (Graduate Scheme). We got introduced different schemes which are more of our choice than them placing us into schemes we might or might not like. The diversity of the schemes are also quite varse as the company is very large.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • The corporate canteen and coffee shops have provided very convenient and inexpensive social opportunities which made socialising easy. The number of pubs/bars and restaurants in the Canary Wharf area also made it easy. Interns and graduate hires are very proactive in organising socials and are frequently having large turn outs. Most attendees are happy with the socials.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • I worked in Canary Wharf and lived in Central London. No doubt the cost is high but it is to be expected. Subsidised canteens and coffee shops in the office building are hence popular options for socialising with people in the company - and the diversity of restaurants in the Canary Wharf area was very high and the options are vast.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Canary Wharf has clubs and pubs which open til late. Though people finish work at different times in the area, waiting at the pub etc. become a popular thing to do. There are also very good public transport (tube and bus) to Shoreditch and other places with nightlife in London from Canary Wharf.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes. There are many committees organising activities aimed at different people within the graduate hires. We were always encouraged to join in activities like fundraising, charity work, challenges etc. which are both fun and for a good cause. There were also corporate runs and other corporate activities. In addition to that, it is up to individuals to find activities outside of work.

    4/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2015


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