Intern Review
by HSBC
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.5
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The Company
3.2
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The Culture
3.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
From previous experiences at other banks, HSBC is by far the most intern-friendly and this translates to you enjoying your placement as most people are willing to give you time and teach you what you want to learn.
Most people working in the bank take the internship seriously and truly believe that it develops future leaders of the bank. With this in mind, very few people are dismissive and most make you feel that you are important to the team.
Guidance is available as you seek it. If you are happy getting on with things by yourself then you will be allowed to do so, but if you need tasks set daily, your line manager can tailor this to you also
This is always varied but there was never a period when I was bored. There is always learning or background research you can get on with. Sometimes it is difficult to add value every single day because as interns you can be restricted in your privelages, but on the whole I had a good amount of work to do.
I was allowed to meet clients and prepare documents that would directly be sent to clients or for cedit approval. Everything short of actually pushing the send button.
Not a great amount to take into my degree, but great skills in terms of people management and team work for future career aspirations.
The Company
People were generally bubbly and up for a laugh but would become serious when they needed to be.
Sometimes communication about events could have been better, but the general outline of what you were expected to complete during your internship was clear.
The programme is really about developing you as both an employee and a person. There is a very strong emphasis on personal development and you will not be placed in a role that will not challenge you or where you won't learn anything.
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Have not heard yet, but not the case where they cut half of their interns. If you're good enough, you'll get the job and they will give you a good reason if you do not.
The Culture
The bank organised several events so the interns could get to know each other better.
London is always fairly expensive
Lots of bars in Canary Wharf, but not much if you want to head out for the whole night.
It is massively encouraged and every intern at least is involved in some way with the Graduate Charities Committee.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Commercial Banking
London
August 2012
