Summer Internship Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The internship has been an overall very pleasant experience.

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

    • I was given a lot of exposure during the internship and I feel my work are truly valued by my colleagues.

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

    • I had the most helpful buddy and line manager. The team has been really supportive as well.

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

    • I was extremely busy during the internship. But the team does look after our workload and ensure interns does not get too much work.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility, including communicating directly with seniors across the bank. I was also involved in all the project discussions.

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

    • Very useful. My team take extra effort to make sure I understand the deliverables we work on.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a few team drinks and intern activities.

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

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

September 2017

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