Retail Banking Summer Intern Review

My role involved project management but I had a very flexible schedule where I had to figure out my time on my own, with little to no supervision. On a day-to-day basis I would often have a handful of meetings but mainly only if I set them up, and this includes mandatory intern calls and sessions. Otherwise I would work on my own projects.

I've developed my organization and communication skills for sure, but also learned how to use outlook and microsoft edge, along with the hyper complex HSBC network.

Absolutely. Something I really appreciate from my manager is that she has trusted me from the beginning with my own autonomy and to run projects on my own without needing to have any supervision, or at least just very little supervision. I've run and initiated two separate projects from top to finish giving me a much greater appreciation and exposure to the business.

I received a lot of support and guidance which was greatly appreciated especially from my manager, the intern cohort and my gradcoach. Everyone was very enthusiastic and receptive to my desire to get involved within the business which I really appreciated.

Very positive, everyone is happy to work at HSBC and everyone wants to help each other out which is really appreciated. It's very much a welcoming culture as opposed to perhaps a competitive, every man for himself type environment.

I very much enjoyed my placement, and really appreciated the company culture and people I met along the way!

Yes

Show enthusiasm, that's what got me here, and focus on what you want to gain from the internship because HSBC needs to be the right for you as well as you being a right fit for them.