Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • My internship at HSBC helped me to learn more about the day to day work within Commercial Banking. I gained a much wider understanding of the different roles available and develop the skills required.

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

    • My team was great in giving me work and explaining the wider impact of my contribution. They also helped with my wider learning with regards to the business and my soft skills. I think the team enjoyed having an extra resource to help them get through their work.

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

    • My team helped to connect me with various people to network and to work shadow around the business. They also supported me in my personal development.

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

    • As the team trusted I was able to get the work done - the work load increased and kept me busy.

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

    • I felt involved in a few major pieces of work, that was actually submitted and used. We were given a group project at the start of the internship to work alongside other interns - this was a project that was implemented and used by the business now.

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

    • The internship helped me see the skills required to be successful post-university. I am now able to focus on these skills in my final year of studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was great where people got the work done but also had fun whilst doing so. The team and other interns were also keen to hang out after work.

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

    • A well thought out internship where the Emerging Talent team cared about ensuring a good experience of the interns.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Firm invested a lot in training days and welcome days - and also in HSBC University which provides a lot of learning.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Globally mobile firm where the career paths are as good as you can make them. Many opportunities out there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very social - placed in Birmingham where there was many things to do.

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

    • Relatively cheap and well-priced for things to do in the area.

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

    • Great nightlife - stayed in a city and interns keen to go out,

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

    • Yes, many things to do. People are always interested in hanging out after work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East Midlands

August 2018

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