Spring Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a very enjoyable and stimulating insight programme. From the morning activities until the evening ones, I felt that that I learnt a lot whilst also meeting great people.

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

    • Everyone present made me feel very comfortable and were friendly. The senior members of HSBC were very approachable and kind and they answered any questions I had whilst also providing very helpful advice.

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

    • If I didn't understand a task, I could ask anyone around me for guidance which made this Spring Insight Programme a great one.

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

    • As the HSBC Spring Insight Programme was only 3 days, it meant that a lot of activities were packed together. However, this wasn't daunting at all as the tasks given everyday were enjoyable and exciting making it a very fun programme.

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

    • In terms of responsibility, when put in to groups it was each individuals responsibility to complete the given task. Therefore, I was given quite a bit of responsibility as the work I carried out helped play a part in the entire group project or presentation.

    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 learnt an incredible amount from how to read the FT to how to network with professionals and many more. This will definitely help me in my degree and beyond because the skills I developed were not only for the Spring Programme, but they were life skills which can be used on a daily basis.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very lively, bubbly and exciting.

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

    • It was very organised. The 3 days ran smoothly and the timetable given was very accurate.

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

    • I was given the opportunity to speak up and engage in many presentations and conversation. I believe that HSBC invested greatly in me as I took a lot from the Spring Programme.

    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?

    • HSBC is a great place to work because of their delightful culture and work ethic.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was fun to be around all the students.

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

    • Canary Wharf is quite expensive in terms of living in the area, but socialising or going out for food/drinks is not too bad.

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

    • I didn't get to experience much nightlife, but I have heard that it is quite awesome!

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were opportunities such as going out for networking drink.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2012

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