Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it. I had an idea of what the overall work might involve but had no idea what I'd be doing on a day-to-day basis. In this regard, there was a great mix of tasks and good balance between technical work and work with colleagues.

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

    • I felt valued by my close colleagues the further on my placement went. Whether this was because I'd proven myself or because I just knew my colleagues better I'm not sure. I would say towards the end I felt like much more of a team member than a temporary intern.

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

    • It was sometimes hard to get time because of their busy schedules but whenever I needed support or guidance I could book in time with my colleagues that they would take seriously.

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

    • Massively varied. At times I was really busy; when I was at a critical part of the project or when I was working on my presentations. It also helped having a small role in meetings so I felt engaged in these. I wasn't that busy early on because I feel my team had planned what my overall goal was but not necessarily how I'd get there so was sometimes not as busy as I'd like.

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

    • Towards the end I was given a good level of responsibility This came from my manager really investing in me and making sure I was producing work that was value to me and the team and I really valued this.

    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 think they will really help. Mostly just on a personal level, but also inn terms of time management and working in teams. To have experience in a professional environment was great for my confidence.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Nice but it was quite big and impersonal, so not massively sociable

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I mentioned before, but I wasn't completely immersed from the start. As time went on, I got busier and busier.

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

    • I felt really valued by the range of projects and external work we were required to produce. The value put on personal development was very clear at the induction days, development days and celebration event.

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Really good. Development on the grad programme and the range of roles within the organisation are attractive.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good amongst interns. Not so great in my office.

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

    • Very high

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

    • OK but expensive.

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

    • Yes a fair few but you can only expect so much over 8 weeks.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking, Insurance & Risk Management

London

August 2019

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