First Year Internship Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The internship was a very rewarding and enjoyable experience

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

    • I felt incredibly valued by my colleagues in the branch who were very friendly and welcoming from the outset allowing me to settle in with relative ease

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

    • The internship involved a lot of independent work however all of my colleagues were more than happy to support when required

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

    • I was busy everyday because if I didn't have tasks to do I sought out opportunities to get the most out of the internship

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility taking into account the nature of the work

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It was a fantastic opportunity to learn about the real business world and I feel this with help me greatly with my degree and future career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I expected the atmosphere to be serious but it was actually really fun and upbeat with plenty of jokes

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

    • Very well, the induction weekend prior to internship was a great introduction to the programme and communication continued throughout

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

    • The company invested a lot in me and I am very grateful for this

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

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

    • The graduate programmes are very appealing and the internship allowed me to obtain a greater understanding of which programme I want to aim for

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene is good considering the dispersed location of other interns

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Relatively cheap in comparison to London for example

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There were few opportunities to experience the nightlife

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

    • I played 5 a side football weekly and there are many charity events to get involved in

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2012

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