Commercial Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Found the placement really enjoyable and feel I gained a lot from it.

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

    • Felt really welcomed and a part of the team.

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

    • Colleagues really supported me and tried to help me get the most out of the internship.

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

    • Generally always had things to do, or asked for more when I didn't.

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

    • Did feel I was given responsibility, particularly with one project which was set to benefit the whole team.

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

    • Definitely picked up skills for life and helped me with making choices about my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Office was relatively quiet but everyone was really friendly.

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

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

    • Felt my managers really tried to make sure I got as much out of the internship as I could.

    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?

    • Would definitely be interested in future employment prospects.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Met up with colleagues from different centres in the area.

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

    • Live near the area already so know it is fairly expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Really lively.

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

    • Was invited to drinks/dinner after work with colleagues.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Banking

South West

August 2013

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