Penultimate Year Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The seven weeks were good fun. I was lucky because I had an opportunity to get to know the other interns at the induction, so we regularly met up which made it a lot more fun.

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and i have kept in touch with a few colleagues and we always meet up still.

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

    • Supervisor was supportive and always ready to help me out.

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

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

    • I was an intern so I didn't really expect a lot of responsibility. The amount I was given was fair.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

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

    • Team was great fun and really close, almost like a family. People were fun and went out for socials every friday.

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

    • Really well organised, credit to graduate development manager.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Can't wait to hear if they have offered me a position.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Commercial Banking

London

September 2011

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