Spring Insight Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience despite being only 3 days long

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • we didn't really do any tasks to add value but I felt as though the company wanted me to return for the fast-track interview for the Summer internship

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • All employees were more than willing to answer any questions I had

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

    • The information I received will benefit me in pursuing a career in this industry

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The programme was very well structured but it would have been beneficial to have some work shadowing

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • There was a good atmosphere and when we visited the trading floor, you could see the values in action

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

    • I felt that the firm offered a wide-range of methods for learning about the various areas of the industry. The fact that the insight was 3 days long limited the amount that could be gained from the experience.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I got a very good introduction to the divisions at the firm but some work shadowing and spending more time on the trading floor would have probably given me more of an idea of the full-time role.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • In the sessions, the culture was clearly outlined and i'm sure the Summer Internship would allow you to see this culture in action

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Due to the wide-range introduction to all the divisions, it really heped me to decide which divisions did/did not suit my personality and skill set.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • also given accommodation for the duration of the programme

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • HSBC were very good at providing networking opportunities and invited employees from all divisions of the bank

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • the networking opportunities were really relaxed and perfectly allowed you to ask the questions you wanted to ask

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, we were walking through the foyer of the bank when the company choir were rehearsing and so I started to have a discussion with graduate recruitment regarding this.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • HSBC provided a great insight into the industry and provided me with strong foundations for my future career

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2013

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