Summer intern - RBWM Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The programme was very well run and really aided in my career development

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

    • I was given a lot of independence in my work

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

    • there were lots of avenues of support around me to go to

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

    • there were a variety of projects I was given which were interesting

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

    • enough, there were some parts where I had to accept that a senior member had to get involved

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • mainly my research skills were applied in a different area and this will help in future projects at university

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • very positive and relaxed, the clear desk policy meant you could engage with different people

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

    • the projects were given to the business needs which meant the work was relevant

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

    • a lot, they really wanted you to get the most out of the programme

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • very, the bank has a lot of opportunities to progress

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes, intern events were regularly held and it was very social

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

    • travel was very cheap each day and rent was a lot lower compared to other areas

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

    • lots of bars and clubs near the office with a lot of variety

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • yes, lots of opportunities to get involved in and expand networks

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking

West Midlands

August 2019

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