HSBC Global Banking Advisory Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting work, friendly team & a great overall experience.

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

    • Regularly given challenging tasks directly related to the pitch/deal the rest of the team was working on.

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

    • All questions/queries were answered - had to be proactive in asking for guidance. Received ample support from different members of the team.

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

    • 90-100 hour weeks regularly, including most weekends. To be expected in IBD really.

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

    • Given the pen on a number of pitches/presentations. Integrated as almost a full member of the team with the responsibility to match.

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

    • Refined a number of soft skills including time management, teamwork, attention to detail. Actual work quite different from degree studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Work hard. Play hard.

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

    • HR regularly organised a number of informative/networking events and ensured times/locations were given out well in advance.

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

    • Went through 1 week of training at the start & received ample support from the team to ensure I was up-to-speed with what I needed to know to be in a position to return value.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Very good organisation to work for. Highly recommended.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Frequently went for drinks with the team. Allowing for time constraints given the nature of the work.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Canary Wharf is expensive, but the bulk of costs are taken care of by the company.

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

    • Plenty of opportunities if and when you have the time.

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

    • Football tournaments organised by some members of the team.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2012

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