Intern Review
by HSBC
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
2.5
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The Culture
2.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I thoroughly enjoyed my internship, I was given responsibility to complete task independently, accompanied by brilliant support to learn.
The colleagues in my team were amazing, they made me feel completely part of their cohort and treated me like any other employee with respect and kindness.
My line manager supported me consistently through my internship, this was supplemented by the entire management support team. At any point I had an issue, or wanted to ask a question I felt able to reach out.
The internship is driven by self-motivation and personal drive to succeed. If you reach out and ask for project work/ shadowing then you have ample opportunity to fill your day with a range of tasks and activities.
I was given the chance to complete my own projects, work in conjunction with employees throughout my internship, facilitating an array of learning experiences.
I had amble support to 'on-the-job' learning alongside brilliant exposure to industry experts and sector specialists which allowed me to learn a great amount about the financial services industry.
The Company
Very positive and welcoming
The internship was very well organised by the management team.
I felt that HSBC were actively encouraging me to reach out and diversify my skills and knowledge. When I encountered an opportunity to further this, I was supported.
Company Parties/Events
Very appealing.
The Culture
The social scene constituted a major enjoyment aspect of the internship. The intern management team organised social events, both educational and recreational.
Average.
Great!
There are many opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular activities with colleagues outside of work, from sport to volunteering.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
West Midlands
August 2018
