Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The Internship was a good learning curve, I was fortunate to work for a great team who were supportive and fair.

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

    • The team looked after me well, and there were a number of socail events that I was invited to.

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

    • Had regular 1:1s with my Line Manager

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

    • The Internship took a few days to get going but after inital manadatory training there was lots to get involved with.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a little bit of responsibility but it is difficult in the commerical environment to be given significant responsibility.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • How to deal with people in a corporate manner is something that will be a skill for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmoshphere in the office was relaxed.

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

    • Organisation was ok, maybe couold have been earlier information before Internship began.

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

    • A lot of time was invested with me.

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

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

    • Good.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good relationship between Interns.

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

    • Good.

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

    • Good. Team went out on a few occasions.

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

    • Yes. Charity days and volunteer events.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking

South East

August 2012

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