Executive Management Trainee Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was a really useful experience and definitely worth while. I looked forward to going to work each day.

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

    • They could rely on me to fill in when short staffed and made me feel part of the team.

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

    • I was given a fair amount of support and we had an intern checklist to work our way through but a lot of the time I had to rely on my own initiative to do things.

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

    • Very busy, especially towards the end of the internship when I took on greater responsibilities.

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

    • I was given a fair amount, often taking up the role of Sales Floor Manager for a few hours each day

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

    • I have felt I have already been able to apply what I have learnt in my degree in a working environment and I hope that the skills I have developed here will definitely assist me in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Most of the time, the general atmosphere was positive however in any working environment where the amount of activity depends on how many customers come in each day, there were times when it was quite busy and stressful

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

    • It was very well organised with various intern training days/networking days which were really useful for getting to know the other interns. There was always someone on hand you could ring if you needed to

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

    • The Executive Trainee scheme that one can apply for after university involves a 6 month placement in a retail bank so having had 7 weeks experience in one is definitely a head start in the training. The personal review taken at the end of the internship is also very useful for personal development.

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

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

    • There is supposedly quite a high chance of being invited back next summer if you get a good enough review

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns were based in branches around the country so we only got to see each other on organised days therefore we never really got to see each other very much

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

    • It was not very much for me personally because they placed me near where I live therefore I could live at home throughout the placement

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

    • It was good for me as I was placed in my hometown so could go out with my friends from home

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were not many activities to get involved in with my colleagues at the branch however there were plenty of opportunities with the Graduate Communities Committee to get involved in if you were willing to travel.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking, Business Management, Customer Service, Sales

South East

August 2012

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