Penultimate Year Commercial Banking Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really enjoyed making a real contribution to the department I was in. The support from my line manager and colleagues was very helpful and made me feel comfortable during my time there.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very valued and was given the same support as colleagues already in the company.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My line manager ensured I was making the most of my placement and we had a weekly catch up meeting to see how I was getting on.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • This varied depending on my workload. I always had something to be working on.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The responsibility I was given reflected how much time I had to do things, i.e if my workload was running low, I was given more responsibility on projects and also if I was capable to do the required tasks.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt invaluable presentation skills as well as time management which will help in my final year at uni.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere was very chilled and promoted good teamwork. The open layout of the office allowed ease of communication.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There were a few delays in the HR aspects and initially getting set up but was I was stuck into my placement I found it very well structured.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I had to complete various e-learning modules which provided me with adequate knowledge of the company. I was also allowed to experience shadowing days of different departments to get an overview of the company.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a position of the graduate scheme which I have accepted.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes, there were many events where we could all get together and meet other interns.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home so costs were minimal, and social life in Birmingham is reasonably priced.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is a very lively nightlife and always lots to do.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were various charity days organised by the emerging talent team.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

October 2015

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