Spring Insight Programme Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Well rounded oversight

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

    • Despite not having long to get to know each other I got on well with other students. The employees of HSBC that met/networked and gave talks were all very well selected and highly interesting.

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

    • Great guidance and opportunity to work out career paths from.

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

    • Busy, but not excessively so. One would expect to be kept busy and indeed the programme was packed but diversified.

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

    • Due to nature of programme little real responsibility lay on the participants.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Great skill building opportunities from interviews to learning more about the business

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very enjoyable, especially the trading simulation.

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

    • Well run, no major setbacks. Given that it was the first time ever run I was most impressed.

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

    • Great opportunity for meeting employees of the business and developing presentation skills as well as business knowledge

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I have been offered a final round interview with the firm. There is little more one could ask for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Individuals were sociable and amicable

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

    • HSBC is in Canary Wharf, London so you are going to pay a bit more than other places, but there is a fantastic range of stores/bars etc in the immediate vicinity. There is very little that isn't on your door step.

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

    • It's london so hard to complain.

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

    • Good opportunities available. Due to placement length not practical to get involved.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2012

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