Summer Analyst-Finance Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • My first experience in such an organisation. Good insight

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

    • Due to inexperience i might not have been of high value

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

    • Support was not offered all the time.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Amount of work given varied day by day. Some days were busy some days were relatively free. Depends on particular work area

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

    • Some tasks were assigned exclusively to me

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Improved my Excel and presentation skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Was relatively slow paced

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Overall porganisation was good.

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

    • A great deal of effort was put in

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

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

    • High. Good organisation with chances to gain experience/qualifications

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes fellow interns were amiable

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

    • Commute and living costs are high in London

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Area is primarily work based.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Work keeps you busy during the week

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2012

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