Global Banking and Markets Spring Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Learnt a lot about investment banking and had a very busy 3 days

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

    • I met a lot of like-minded people and made a lot of friends

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

    • The staff were very friendly and willing to help

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

    • There was quite a packed schedule but I felt that the timetable was well planned

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

    • As an insight programme, I did not expect to be given much responsibility, although I would have liked to be able to do some work shadowing

    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 learnt a lot about investment banking and, in particular, the role involved in Global Banking and Markets

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and welcoming

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

    • Packed schedule but well organised.

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

    • We had talks from senior executives as well as junior staff, showing the firm's commitment to investing in young minds

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

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

    • HSBC seems like a fantastic place to launch my career because of the willingness of staff to help

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were giving time off in the evenings which was very good for socialising with other interns

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

    • Canary Wharf is expensive but HSBC gave us expenses claims for food

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

    • We didn't really have much time to experience 'nightlife' in Canary Wharf in the evenings but I'm sure it was nice.

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

    • As it was only a 3 day programme, there were not really many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2012

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