HSBC Advisory - Corporate Sector Group M&A Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Good internship - shows you the reality of the business, they don't sugar coat anything and they treat you like a full time employee

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

    • Considerably

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

    • You get support as you need, most of the time unneeded

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

    • Always busy 9am-3am of course there are some days where you will be more/less available....savour those moments

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

    • considerable - by the 2nd/3rd week given slides/research/valuations to complete on my own

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

    • Strong work ethic and a better understanding of finance - plus im a wizz at excel now!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really very good actually. Most people are sociable enough that you can go over and have a quick chat. It's not like most investment bank in that the culture is more relaxed. Provided you get your work done - to a high standard mind you, you are given the freedom to socialise/gym/etc as you please

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

    • Well organised, goo contact with HR who helped through any issues should you have them

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

    • The training at the beginning of the internship was very generalist, catering to a mix of business groups. That being said, you are forced to learn very quickly on the job

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • The atmostphere is good, the pay is good, so its looking pretty appealing

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good enough - you very much make your own social scene

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

    • par - I didnt live in london, so I had money for other things e.g. socialising

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

    • good enough if you enjoy hanging out with bankers in your spare time...after youve left the bank...where you work with other bankers...

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

    • There were rumours about a 5-a-side football team You dont really have the tiem

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2013

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