Executive Management Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship. Some parts were better than others and on occasion the day-to-day work could become a bit boring. But the structure of the internship meant that we had different events to break up the 7 weeks. These events were really great and ensured we were never too bored.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Extremely welcoming, helpful and supportive. I was really made to feel apart of the team from day one.

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

    • I was given great support by my managers in my office. But I also recieved wonderful support from the regional and graduate teams, who were always just a phone call or an email away.

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

    • Quite busy most of the time. On some rare occasions I was left to my opwn devices with nothing to do but took it upon myself to keep busy.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • It's only 7 weeks so I never expected much. However, on occasions my managers really trusted me with responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I now have a great idea what it would be like to work for company and this will help me a lot when choosing what to do after I graduate. The skills I developed will not assist my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really fun and friendly atmosphere in the office. Everyone gets on.

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

    • Very well organised overall. Maybe some opportunites to see some other business areas would have been a good idea.

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

    • We were well paid and very well looked after. I genuinely appreciated how much the firm has invested in my personal development.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to rejoin the company after I graduate

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • One of my favourite parts has been the relationships I have formed with other interns. I have made some good friends.

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

    • Living and socialising in Central London can be expensive, but I got by OK.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great nightlife. Lots to choose from with something for everyone.

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

    • We had a community day which was fun. Maybe some sort of sports club would have been fun.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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