Summer Analyst - HTS GBM HSBC Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Has been well organised with all sorts of events and the tasks I undertake fit in my current coding level and really add value to the team.

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

    • A geniue supportive environment!

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

    • Senior Developers gave me guidance when needed and I have daily catchup meeting with them and half-weekly catchup with my line manager

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

    • Has been slightly busy as I seek to meeting other people alongside working on project.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Was assigned a deliverable project which will truly helps increase the productivity of the team

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

    • Interpersonal skill has been developed dramatically, alongside with Java development skill and Business knowledge.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really warm collegues

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

    • Perfectly organised

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

    • Couldn't ask for more.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Immense opportunities

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Quite a few social with current graduates and co-interns

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

    • Standard cost of living in London

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

    • Has been exciting

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

    • A few social events organised by the firm and among ourselves.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Technology

London

August 2012

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