Executive Management Trainee Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • 3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Colleagues were very welcoming and felt part of the team all of the time, however, due to the limited amount of useful things you can do it's hard for your colleagues to "value" you when you are of little value.

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

    • You have to be proactive, but if you are then generally managers will support you. I had 4 line managers due to the fast pace nature of retail and of the 4, only 1 was unsupportive.

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

    • There is little to do somedays but I rarely found myself idle since you can always find somebody willing too let you shadow them, you can always help downstairs, and you can always be getting on with your business project. You wont get "given" much to do - it's up to you.

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

    • There is limited responsibility given you can't do much in the branch so you are given a project to keep you occupied.

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

    • If you are not good with people, then this internship will either develop those skills in you or is not for you. I'm a natural people person so I didnt develop too many skills. You do get to meet some impressive and inspirational managers and leaders within the company though, I will take away much of their advice.

    2/5

    The Company

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

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

    • 2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Had some opportunity to get to know other interns and we all got on very well. Had a few nights out...

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

    • Complained about having to travel too far and credit to HSBC was transferred closer to home almost immediately. Should have been closer from the start though. Be vocal before you start, say what you want and pester!

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

    • Hometown so good for me since I knew it well, but also get the chance to go out in london and leeds ect.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Charity work and community events are encouraged.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking, Business Management

East Midlands

August 2012

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