Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Got on phenomenally well with managers and other employees. Enjoyed heading into work and being able to ask questions with complete freedom. Top experience.

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

    • All of them were appreciative when I chipped in where I could and come the end of my internship, they all gave positive remarks.

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

    • Quality manager who I am still in contact with a couple of months after having finished. Great guy who often went out of his way to create opportunities for me in order to further my experience.

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

    • When I was in the process of completing my project, days were often gone in what seemed like seconds. However, once completed, and on quieter days in the branch there were occasionally times where there was little for me to get involved in.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was entrusted with dealing with customer's 'quick queries' as well as highlighting to customer the ways in which they could further their involvement with the bank.

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

    • Not sure how much it'll assist me in my studies but has definitely served to educate me in effective man - management techniques.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • As aforementioned, I enjoyed going to work everyday. Atmosphere was often jovial despite many issues which might have ruined the atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Enjoyed the induction as well as the days at Canary Wharf and the Community Day. My manager was also exceptional in organising things for me to attend, but obviously this is a variable factor.

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Would 100% take the offer when it comes. Do not enjoy the long wait before hearing back though, nervous wait.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A couple of evening's out organised.

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

    • Central London is never going to be cheap, but, did often go out with colleagues on Friday evenings.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • GCC (charity) opportunities aplenty.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking

London

September 2011

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