RBWM Penultimate year intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed this internship as it gave a good mix of responsibility and support.

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

    • I felt highly valued by my colleagues in both my placements on this internship.

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

    • I was always able to ask for support or advice from anyone that I worked with not just my manager.

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

    • I was kept busy at both my placements but I never felt over worked and if I had a member of my team would have been more than happy to assist me.

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

    • I was given a large amount of responsibility at both placement, either in a managerial capacity or by taking ownership of projects.

    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 have received a lot of training in management and in data handling. Additionally I have received an excellent insight into banking.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really positive and friendly.

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

    • Very well organised with projects given to me directly, but also encouragement to find work that interested me.

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

    • I feel the firm invested a lot in me and highly valued their interns.

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

    • Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Highly appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes we met up for drinks and lunch on a number of occasions.

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

    • Not to expensive and as I was living a long way from home the company paid for my accommodation on one of my placements.

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

    • good.

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

    • Yes two charity tasks were set.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

August 2017

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