Commercial banking intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed meeting new people and learned a lot in the commercial centre.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Once I proved myself by oroducing quality work then I felt I was more valuable to my colleagues.

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

    • I was supported throughout by HR. My line manager, however, wss alaways busy and I didn't get to meet him much.

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

    • Not too busy. I had enough work to start at 9 and gjnish at 5.

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

    • Not much responsibility. I mostly supported my colleagues.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learned financial analysis which is useful for my Economics degree and for future employment.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Good "banter". Everyone was nice and friendly.

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

    • Very well organized by the HR team.

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

    • Invested a lot with training and having time for me, also ensuring I am supported well enough.

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Management trainee programme and rotational scheme are quite appealing but similar to competitors.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social almost every week.

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

    • Reasonable for London

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

    • Good

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

    • Charities

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2015

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