Summer Analyst Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • It was well organised and enjoyable. Very well run, friendly people.

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

    • Colleagues were approachable and considerate

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

    • Management and supervisors were very accommodating and ready to provide guidance.

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

    • Highly dependent on the day but usually busy from getting in (8.45pm) til quite late (9pm)

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

    • More than I would have expected. I was allowed to run important pieces of work independently.

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

    • They will not especially assist me in my degree studies (civil engineering) however they were useful in terms of work ethic etc..

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere

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

    • Very well organised. HR organised a large number of talks and events and were very effective.

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

    • They laid on a large amount of training for us, around 2 weeks in total, which was very helpful.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. I hope that I receive a full-time offer

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene on the weekends

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

    • I lived at home. Generally socialised in central London and therefore quite expensive

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

    • London nightlife was great

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

    • HSBC has a large number of sports teams etc.. I met with the rowing club and would join if I got a full-time offer

    5/5
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Investment Banking

London

August 2015

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