Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Really interesting and well organised.

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

    • Everyone was really supportive and welcoming. They gave up time to explain technical terms and help me.

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

    • Had a large support system in the team I was put on. My mentor was also really helpful and the project lead was really supportive in helping me work out where to pitch my questions.

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

    • I was definitely busy but they were careful to regularly check my workload so I wasn't overloaded with work. It was good to be busy as I felt I was adding value and being helpful. It also helped me learn a lot.

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

    • I was given a good level of responsibility which increased gradually through the internship. There was always someone to ask questions to but I also had my own independent work.

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

    • Leant lots of skills about working in an office and how to manage your time. It was really beneficial for my confidence as I learnt a lot.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly, kind and willing to give up their time to explain difficult terms or the products we offered.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Really well organised. They organised days of talks which were really interesting and made sure that both our line managers understood that we were here to work and learn. They set objectives which were useful for our development and were really friendly and approachable.

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

    • They organised training days for us and paid for our travel to these events.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Hoping to get a graduate scheme for next year as it looks interesting and I think it will help my personal development.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was really social and friendly which helped when joining a new team.

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

    • As it was in London, it was fairly expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has good nightlife.

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

    • There are many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work, for example organising events for charity.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018

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