HSBC Spring Insight Programme Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the internship and it was a great learning experience.

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

    • HSBC employees made me feel very valued as I met employees from all over the bank.

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

    • All activities were well organised and explained.

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

    • I was kept very busy throughout each day with any breaks taken to network and also homework for the next day.

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

    • The placement was more about learning than responsibility which I enjoyed however I did have chances to be responsible with presentations and tasks.

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

    • The internship taught me a lot and will be very valuable as I try to obtain a career in banking.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally very fun and enjoyable however still kept formal.

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

    • Considering this was the first year that a spring insight programme had taken place at HSBC it was very well organised.

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

    • I learned a lot however the real learning curve will take place if I make it onto the summer internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I hope that I left a good impression with the company and if I can shine at the assessment day I would certainly enjoy a career with HSBC.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I got on very well with other students.

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

    • HSBC paid for most expenses.

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

    • The drinks and dinner I had with HSBC were very enjoyable.

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

    • The programme included networking drinks and a networking dinner.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2012

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