Commercial Banking Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

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

    • I got on fantastically with my team and we bonded well. I was sad to leave them at the end of my internship. I felt I added value to the office through the tasks I completed for them, however the work completed could've been more complex and less menial in order to feel truly like an equal with my colleagues

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

    • Support from the central internship management team was second to none. In the office the support was lacking at first which meant I had to create good connections with those in my team in order to get the support I needed. But this is normal for any working environment and is part of the journey of an intern.

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

    • At first I wasn't busy at all and I had to ask for work and find ways to occupy myself. I wish I had been given more actual tasks and projects in the beginning as this led to me not enjoying the first few weeks massively. Nearer the end I was a lot busier however I feel like I expected more work from an internship at HSBC.

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

    • I was left unsupervised to complete most of my work and I had a lot of interaction with clients and key stakeholders

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I developed time management skills, a stronger work ethic, motivation, self confidence

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I had a great team. The office was comfortable and friendly. We regularly went out for drinks and socialised

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

    • great central organisation, lots of offsite days for all the interns to network

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

    • Lots of investment - workshops on wellbeing, personal self-development

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

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

    • Strong chance of getting on the grad scheme depending on placement performance

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • It's London

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Regent street - amazing bars

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2019

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