First Year Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Mostly enjoyable

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

    • Everyone was an equal part of the team

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

    • Little support as everyone was busy, however the overall experience largely depended on which branch you were assigned to.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There wasn't a moment when I could stop and rest. It was busy, tiring, but very rewarding.

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

    • Full range of responsibilities. A totally equal if not superior part of the team.

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

    • Strong skills and practical experience is invaluable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good friendly office with an amazingly fast paced front office. Loved it.

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

    • Fairly well organised, although more centralised support could be useful.

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

    • Once assigned the manager, there was fairly little centralised support.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The best thing about HSBC is the brand. The values and culture at the company are the most advanced in the industry, however rewards and perks are fairly low in comparison to other banks.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I met dozens of impressive people and significantly expanded my network.

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

    • London is London. As someone who is from there I only had to pay for the tube, which came to about £36 a week. The work was busy and tiring though, so there was absolutely no time to socialise.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • As above. The nightlife is amazing but there is no time to enjoy it.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of charity activities, fundraising and centralised groups to get involved with. Others had a chance to participate in company sports, etc, but I did not seem to come across those opportunities.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

December 2011

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