HSS Summer Analyst Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship because of the support and caring I have received from colleagues.

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

    • My colleagues respect my perspectives and value my inputs to different matters.

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

    • My line manager was extremely supportive and patient. He provided me with support and help whenever I needed.

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

    • Because my projects involve me engage conversations and discussions with different colleagues and therefore I have to work around people's schedules. Some times I was very busy and other times I have the freedom to arrange my schedule flexibly.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibilities to handle projects all by my self.

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

    • I have largely enhanced my communication skill and stakeholder skill.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and nice

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

    • The internship was very well organized with different interesting activities such as the lunch and learn sessions and the breakfast with our CEO.

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

    • I believe HSBC truly invests in its people. I was given lots of training materials and also the graduate program provides extensive exposure and training.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • HSBC is growing strong and also it cares about its people. Therefore, I think it is a very appealing company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • HSBC has a strong reputation and people were very excited for opportunities to work for the organisation.

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

    • London is very expensive in terms of rent, food and utilities.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very exciting. London has many bars and clubs for people with different taste.

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

    • There were many activities such as networking activities, available to employees outside of work.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2017

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