GBM Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.5/5
  • Skills
    4.5
  • Business Insight
    4.3
  • Culture
    4.3
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

    • Gaining insights into the runnings of HSBC from junior and senior employees with many opportunities to ask questions and network.

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I've improved upon my communication and networking skills as well as my confidence.

  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?

    • 4/5
  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development

    • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

    • Both intimidating and fascinating, it made me wish to go home and research more.

  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the structure of the insight

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight

    • 4/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • A very warm atmosphere where everyone I spoke to was extremely welcoming and helpful. People often went out of their way to help or give advice.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?

    • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I enjoyed the insight immensely in particular day 2. The IB day was very informative in allowing me to realise that investment banking was not for me.

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations

    • 4/5
  • Please rate the future employment prospects at HSBC

    • 5/5
  • 7. Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC

    • Don't be put off by the size of the company. In interview use the STAR method and keep your answers concise to avoid rambling and making a mistake. The OIA is not timed so take tour time with it.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2023

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