HSBC Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • It was rather enjoyable. My colleagues were very nice, the work was challenging, and the opportunities it provides were amazing.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues spent a lot of time helping prepare me for the internship, taught me necessary skilsl to get my work done, and gave me very helpful feedback. They were also really fun to hang out with and talk to.

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

    • Management was very supportive. There was a wide network of support I could draw upon and use whenever I needed.

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

    • Depends. Some days were very slow and some days were very hectic. This is partly due to business specific requirements. However it was nothing I couldn't handle.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a fair share of responsibility, being responsible for client data and analysis.

    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 gained a lot of skills especially numeracy and analytical skills that I plan to do use later on in my career. They teach you now only how to work in an office environment but also business specific technicalities.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was nice and friendly. Sometimes slow because of the small size of it but overall it never felt overwhelming or too dull.

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

    • It was relatively well organized. There were some issues initially with computer access but those were sorted out very quickly.

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

    • The firm invested a lot in personal development. They took us to countless development and CSR events and it was rather enjoyable to say the least.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very. The graduate scheme is very appealing and it's a really good and competitive position.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Though my placement consisted of a small amount of interns, the social scene was rather good and we managed to make a lot out of it.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home, and the internship is nationally mobile so you could end up anywhere.

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

    • See above. I lived at home and you could get placed anywhere, but in general everyone was placed somewhere that was fun and exciting and they had contact with interns.

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

    • There were a lot of events, including CSR oppurtunities, graduate commitees and within the work placement client meetings and presentations.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking

North West

August 2019

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