Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic experience, welcoming environment, good pay

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very much so. Was eased in to my tasks to make sure I understood, then was given a lot of responsibility and opportunity to make impacts

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

    • Was given the perfect amount of guidance. A great mixed between support and freedom to express my work

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy. But all achieveable tasks if corrct commitment was shown

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A great amount to make an impact

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I don’t think it will overlap too much to my degree

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Fantastic. Really friendly

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Really well. Had my specific tasks set out to me at the start and reviewed regular feedback with how well is going

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • As it was only an internship, we didn’t receive any

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • 100%

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. Had lots of socials organised by the intern team and amongst ourselves. very welcoming

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Birmingham - £129 a week. Social - £100 a week

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great. Lots of bars and clubs

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

    • Not sure

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

East Midlands

August 2018

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