Summer Internship HSBC Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it. Learnt so much, and very grateful for the opportunity.

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

    • Ultimately you know only a tiny amount compared to them, so not that useful to them. However as the internship goes on and you demonstrate your worth then you will earn respect.

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

    • They are very busy people so can't always spend a huge amount of time helping you. You have to take initiative and ask for guidance at the right times. They were helpful when they had time.

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

    • It varied a lot. Some days little to do, other days lots. When you're not busy take the time to find yourself something to do.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not a huge amount as ultimately you know very little in comparison to people who work there.

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

    • Really useful skills. Learnt a huge amount. Makes my uni course seem more relevant to the business/real world.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Always stuff going on. Noisy. Lots of drama, lots of laughs.

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

    • Really well, the HR team did a great job. However on the desk itself it's sometimes up to you to find your own work, and you determine in which direction you go.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The whole process is investing in you and giving you the chance to develop, as well as seeing if you're right for the job.

    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?

    • Unsure at the moment, but hiring rate is apparently quite high.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Got on really well.

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

    • Very pricey.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good, but pricey.

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

    • Not really. But the hours are long. Did play a bit of sport with some work guys.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2012

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