Computer Scientist Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • i enjoyed a lot and have learnt loads of new skills which will be useful for final year

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

    • they were being very friendly and caring. ALways checked up on me etc.

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

    • Fantastic support. When ever stuck i could ask for help and it would get sorted ASAP

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • manageble in certain days, and we dd have busy times but its all in the work experience

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given certain choices to take for the company. So was trusted with big decisions SOMETIMES!

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

    • it will help me a lot for my next year as I have learnt many things which will be useful for my final year project

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • fun! people worked and we did get time where we would talk for a topic and very interesting colleagues. It is something i am going to miss in the future hoping to come back to the company when i graduate.

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

    • it ws hard at the beginning but I was given very good help and trainning to help me understand the company and its job They set out the work so I could work without problem

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • it was very much like learn it yourself and if you really cannot do it come to us They wanted me to learn more from my mistakes.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • yes i would come to work here again

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • it was for older age but i did have fun with them

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

    • not too bad. No more than big 50 pounds whether its food or drink or both / or night out.

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

    • great! would be out every weekends! many bars, clubs and socials to which i would occasionally go with colleagues.

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

    • carried on with sports and music

    2/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2013

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