Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.0
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed learning about the different functions within the commercial centre. Meeting the team and clients was also excellent.

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

    • To some colleagues I felt very close while others didn't seem to have much time for me. So a mix but nothing offensive.

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

    • My manager was away for two weeks so obviously support was lacking at this point. Overall I found I had to personally drive my internship.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There were days that flew by due to the amount of interesting work I was doing, however there were also days that I can't say I did anything meaningful on.

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

    • I had to take responsibility for myself during the placement.

    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 do feel that many of the things I have learnt will be very useful if I do take up a career with HSBC.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • When the people I got on with were in the office was a great place to work. However other days it seemed dull.

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

    • I found myself at a loose end a fair bit. Seemed that the centre didn't really know what to do with me.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I do feel that I have developed over the 7 weeks and that is due to the firm investment.

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

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

    • I feel it would be very hard for me to refuse an offer if one came.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I really enjoyed the social side with other interns.

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

    • I lived at home due to being close to my placement so cheap and good socially.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Chester? Two clubs... but good enough for me.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were quite a few, but could have been more/

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking

North West

August 2012

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