First Year Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very well organised and the culture at HSBC extremely open. I was able to get a brief introduction to the finance world, although the job itself was not that interesting.

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

    • The culture was extremely open and I was able to meet with very senior people.

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

    • My both managers were extremely supportive and had time to discuss with my every week.

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

    • I was able to organise my days and sometimes I felt I could have done a bit more.

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

    • I was involved in current deals and initiatives and able to add value.

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

    • This was a great way to see the practical applications of my economics studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Open atmosphere, a bit dull sometimes at the office; the branch was busier in that sense.

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

    • Very well organised; involved multiple activities and many learning possibilities.

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

    • A lot; many training days involved.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • The company seems great; only the sector was not right for me.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We had such a great social atmosphere with the fellow interns.

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

    • Living £500/month and food around £10/day.

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

    • Great.

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

    • Yes.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2017

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