HSBC First Year Summer Internship Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It is my first placement in HSBC. It's been a pleasant experience receiving exposure to HSBC's culture and the workings of a retail branch.

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

    • My colleagues were very friendly and accepting. Yet it is important to prove yourself if you want to be valued and respected by your colleagues!

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

    • My line manager is an outstanding branch manager who did not hold back from telling me anything despite the fact I was only going to be there for a short period of time.

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

    • Work hours are 9 - 5. I was in charge of two business projects, but as projects go there is quite a bit of down time. Times when I wasn't so busy I offered to help out with whatever I could, from back office to front office.

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

    • I was given responsiblity and ownership of my business projects. The responsiblities I was given were within my expectations, so I'd say its reasonable.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • There aren't many technical skills that were learnt or developed. More importantly I've learnt and developed important management and leadership skills with the guideance of my branch manager.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It's a retail branch in a very busy area. Colleagues seldom have lunch together because they work on shifts.

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

    • They didn't seem to ready to receive me - many of the interns had technical issues with the system, I didn't have my access card and name badge until 4 weeks into the placement.

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

    • I'm very grateful for HSBC's gesture of taking in first year interns. They're truly sincere about training and development employees and are obviously looking at the long-term.

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

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

    • Pretty appealing, although I think you cannot look at HSBC merely through a retail branch.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of events lined up for interns to socialise and to work together. I've had many opportunities to interact with HSBC employees across different business areas as well because I made the effort.

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

    • It's expensive here

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I haven't been out much these few weeks but nightlife here is awesome

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

    • You'd have to look for them proactively and put in the effort!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking

London

August 2012

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