Summer analyst Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I generally enjoyed the internship as I got to meet interesting people and continuously learned new things with the support of my team which always gave constructive feedback.

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

    • I felt valued by my colleagues and got responsibilities from the very start of the internship.

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

    • I always received constructive feedback from my line manager. He took his role very seriously and acted with professionalism.

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

    • Hours were quite long and the intensity of the workload varied quiet a bit during the day.

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

    • I was given responsibility from the very beginning from the internship. The level of responsibility increased throughout the internship.

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

    • 4/5

    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?

    • The company provided us with a lot of extensive training at the beginning of the internship and organised several talks with senior people which allowed us to learn more about the different divisions of the company and what they have to offer in terms of career prospects

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 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?

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were some opportunities to get involved outside of work mainly through socials and sport events, however working hours did not really allow to take part in them.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

September 2017

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