Business Analyst Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was a good experience, but I soon realised that this area was not an area in which I wanted to pursue a career in

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I think I played an active part in the team dynamics, and I think this was reflected in the respect that I obtained from my colleagues

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I found that senior management were always keen to help when approached, and expressed an active interest in me and my placement

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

    • The work load was intense but very rewarding

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

    • was responsible for capturing and verifying trades

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

    • gained a lot of discipline and hard working work ethic

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • fun seeking department which understood the importance of completing designated tasks in a relaxed atmosphere

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • On the whole, it worked very well, but there were times when senior managers did not know about the scheme.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Initial training was excellent, as it taught the basics of markets and excel etc.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Got a job in the department that I wanted

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Some of the interns got together on a regular basis

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

    • The cost of living was ok, as I live in London. They contributed towards the cost of living, which was good. Socialising also around Canary Wharf was excellent

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

    • Not much of a club scene, but many bars and food outlets

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were intern socials, organised by the bank aswell events organised by other interns

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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