HSBC Penultimate Year Internship (Corporate) Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Was a really good experience, great work environment. Very friendly and helpful people. Internship provided me with some valuable skills and helped me secure a graduate programme.

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

    • Colleagues were really friendly and helpful. Always kind enough to answer my questions and provide me with any help I needed. Work I provided will provide the basis of a future project.

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

    • I was supervised throughout the internship and given guidance to what I should do. However, a lot of it was independent project work, and learning while on the role. Had to be assertive and aware of what was happening around me.

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

    • Varied. Sometimes I had a lot of work on, and sometimes not so much. The project kept me quite occupied throughout the internship

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

    • I was given quite a lot of responsibility, the project entailed me learning how to use systems that I had never used before and being trusted with confidential data. However, I was not quite allowed to deal with any clients by myself.

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

    • I developed quite a few skills and had a lot of mandatory learning to do which gave me awareness on numerous topics within banking. Gained interpersonal, teamwork, independence and analytical skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and open atmosphere. People always come and talk to you and you never feel left out.

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

    • Well organised scheme. However, there were a few times when there was nothing for me to do, but majority of the time I felt valued and there were a few good days with other interns- such as development day and a two day induction.

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

    • This was good due to development day and induction. Also organised some drinks and a charity day which was really enjoyable. Company invested a lot of time into us which felt very rewarding.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Very appealing. Will be joining the graduate scheme in October 2015.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, HSBC in particular have a very good social scene and it is all about the balance between work and social life. Numerous nights were organised over the 7 week internship period, and this was one of the perks of working with the firm.

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

    • I was working in London so it was expensive, but as I live there, I commuted everyday so that reduced my expenses.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Really good, a lot of bars and clubs around in central London

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

    • There were a few opportunities for example in regards to getting involved with charity activities etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking

London

November 2014

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