Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was fairly interesting and not overly repetitive.

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

    • They were very welcoming and seemed genuinely grateful of my contribution.

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

    • They were very helpful if I had any problems and helped me get the best out if the internship.

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

    • Some days I was bored but most of the time the variety of things to do kept me interested, and at the end of the day you get out what you put in.

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

    • Not that much responsibility but when you're talking about somebody's business, that is more than understandable.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Very useful experience if I continue in the commercial banking sector.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was excellent. Very friendly with the right balance of work and banter. Felt comfortable from start to finish.

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

    • Pretty well although sometimes felt like things were organised quite late in the day. For example, not knowing where I would be based until about a week before it started but otherwise generally well organised.

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

    • I got to spend time with a whole variety of people within the commercial banking sector from personal associates up to area commercial directors and was also given opportunities to attend client meetings.

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

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

    • Hopefully receive an offer of a place on a graduate programme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Limited.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Was placed near home so living costs were minimal and didn't socialise very much so didn't spend a lot there.

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

    • Good student nights.

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

    • Very few.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking

Wales

September 2011

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