Spring intership Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    1.5

    The Role

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

    • It was very worthwhile, teaching alot about how the business works.

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

    • Most of the placement involved listening to presentations so there was not much interaction with people who worked at the bank in a working environment, therefore did not know how valued you were.

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

    • Mostly good, although not that much guidance and lack of flexibility when choosing a sector.

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

    • The day was very busy, so could take advantage of what was on offer, however, it was sometimes too busy.

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

    • Given very little responsibility, as did not work within the firm.

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

    • It will be very helpful to further the understanding of the industry.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • really friendly atmosphere.

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

    • very impressively organised, the days were constantly filled.

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

    • it was too short to have been adequately trained.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • the great employees and other aspects made a job very appealing

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • it was nice and social, however, was often tiring.

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

    • canary wharf is an expensive area

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

    • did not get the chance to experience it.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • did not come up.

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Retail Banking

London

April 2012

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