Summer Analyst Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The work was interesting and varies, but there could have just been a little more to do.

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

    • All colleagues seemed very happy to have me there and didn't hesitate to come to me directly concerning work I had done.

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

    • Manager was always very willing to answer any and all questions I might have, and even to do a bit of financial education which he felt would be beneficial to me.

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

    • The work definitely had pronounced peaks and troughs, but on average the workload was very manageable.

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

    • A lot more than I expected. On one particular project, I was left to basically take full responsibility of it, with just occasional reviews from my manager.

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

    • Probably quite a bit in my degree as I have chosen a finance module, and definitely beyond if I do end up working in the financial industry.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Simply excellent. Everyone was extremely friendly and willing to give up their time to speak to you. There was a great atmosphere of collaboration and camaraderie.

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

    • Again, virtually perfectly. Everything flowed very naturally and all seemed well organised.

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

    • Again, a lot more than I expected. Great training in the first week, followed by good training on the job itself.

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

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

    • Really appealing, would not hesitate to work there.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes very good, we became quite close friends.

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

    • Great places, but all quite pricey!

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

    • Quite good. Fun places to socialise.

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

    • Plenty. From volunteering to sports, opportunities given were plentiful.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2017

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