Spring Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • The insight into HSBC was great. The programme focuses on insights into Global Banking and Markets Division.

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

    • We were valued by the firm. They gave us lots of presentations, various activities (such as trading games, business case studies) and even an extensive tour of the trading floor. The experience was brilliant !

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

    • Lots of support throughout the spring insight programme. There were panels formed by recent graduates who gave us a good insight into the division - Global banking and markets.

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

    • Learn a lot about the banking and finance sector, and learn to integrate skills that I could apply in these sectors. I would say it was very useful

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We always things to do. It was a 3 days residential spring week and it was welly time-tabled.

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

    • I find it a very friendly atmosphere, competition was friendly and other spring interns were very nice.

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

    • A lot of networking opportunities. HSBC made us feel how much they will valued us potential employees. Great firm.

    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?

    • Certainly opened up my knowledge towards banking and finance. I thought it was really a great opportunity for one to learn about the industry.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • We learn a lot about the company core values and the staffs also emphaize a lot about the work ethic at HSBC.

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

    • It was very helpful. It helped me to understand a lot about the roles and responsibilities of the employees in each division and it has certainly helped me in deciding my future career path.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • All expenses were reimbursed, including travel and accommodation.

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

    • Plenty of networking opportunities. Staffs were very welcoming and always willing to offer a helping hand if you would like to learn more.

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

    • The dinner was great. They try to make the setting less informal so we could talk to the graduates and ask them questions about the industry, firm and things they do outside work.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • They have a lot of informal social events for employees to interact and know one other, highly dependent on the department. But opportunities are there ....

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

    • If you have the interest in banking / finance, this is a good opportunity for you to discover and learn more about the firm and industry. Should definitely apply for it !!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2014

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