Intern - Global Markets and Banking Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • Everyone is very warm and welcoming, eager to answer questions.

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

    • Colleagues were very friendly and warm, was very easy to adjust to the new environment

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

    • The entire session was for us to learn from, with training sessions, interactive sessions and informative slides.

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

    • We were quite busy but it was worth it

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

    • It was basically about us learning rather than being given work to do. Could have used more responsibility to give a better idea of the actual job.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Skills are applicable to Banking and general knowledge gained on the industry

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

    • Very well organised, flowing and on time

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

    • Entire programme was built for us. Very thoughtful

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

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

    • It was very clear how one can progress in the organisation

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very social

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

    • London is never cheap, however food and drinks were provided for social networking events by the company themselves which helps.

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

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

    • 0/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

April 2012

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