Spring Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    2.4
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • it was an enjoyable experience

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

    • everyone was very friendly and forthcoming

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

    • N/A

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

    • activities were a bit repetitive

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • none at all, though this is to be expected i guess. would've been nice to spend some more time on the trading floor.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • unsure as of yet, but they seem useful enough

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • From what I saw it seemed good enough.

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

    • First year running so improvements to come obviously. Decent enough organisation.

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

    • They invested adequately enough time.

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

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

    • Seemed like a nice enough place.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, most fellow interns were very friendly.

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

    • Fairly expensive, though cheaper options are available.

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

    • London is known for its nightlife.

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

    • Yes, as before, London presents numerous opportunities.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2012

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