CMB Summer Analyst Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed a lot, worked in a great team and realised that banking industry is something I'd like to work in after the internship.

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

    • Efforts were always recognised and help was appreciated; projects were giving me responsibility.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Had weekly 121 meetings with Line Manager and phone catch ups with Mentor ('Buddy'); was always given detailed feedback on my progress and effort. Guidance also provided through objectives scorecard.

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

    • Occasionally had little to do due to waiting for relevant information to be submitted by colleagues, which was essential to proceed - however, most of the time was busy enough not to notice how time would fly. Wasn't overwhelmed with work either. Great work-life balance!

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

    • Was given enough responsibility to even doubt my own capabilities at first; however, later really enjoyed being in charge of my projects and still having support from colleagues if something was unclear.

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

    • Upskilled on Microsoft Excel, received training to help me in my final year of university education, developed soft skills such as leadership, confidence and communication skills. Feel like I've changed a lot throughout the internship.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Socials, friendly team, open-minded colleagues

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

    • Internship perfectly well organised with Intern-specific events, Objectives to meet and supervision and guidance provided

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

    • Personal training offered during Intern-specific events; eLearning resources provided; regular catch-ups with personal mentor who commented on ways of self-development and excelling as an intern

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

    • Healthcare/Dental
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hope to secure a grad scheme with HSBC; offers made to many interns and career prospects are insane!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All colleagues and fellow interns very sociable, helpful and welcoming, enjoyed working with every single one of them

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

    • Relatively cheap in Birmingham compared to London; lived in Coventry and commuted every morning. Cost of living low.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Bars and pubs open till late; never been to any clubs in the area

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A lot - interns organised socials multiple times a week, every time different places

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

August 2018

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