Summer Analyst Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable. Well run, interesting work and good social events too.

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

    • Colleagues made me feel part of the team from day one. I was given relevant work that added to my team.

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

    • My line manager was highly supportive, particularly in getting me exposure to the rest of the business.

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

    • I always had tasks or reading to be doing. Towards the end of the internship I was very busy with project deadlines

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

    • I was given a good level of responsibility, it was quite a fast learning curve

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

    • Highly useful development of my presenation skills, excel skills, and general communication skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very busy on my floor, but people are all friendly and happy to talk to the intern. Very little evidence of a 'facetime' culture.

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

    • Very well organised from HR, and my team seemed well prepared for me too.

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

    • Very good level of investment in me from the firm across training week, various meetings with senior managers, and in skills sessions.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • A clear graduate path can follow the internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns in my business were good fun.

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

    • 2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • CSR Day, helping with widening access schemes

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2015

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