HSBC Spring Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was very challenging at the same time tested my communication skills

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

    • As it was their spring week I did not have much contact with colleagues

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • There wasn't any direct manager intervention but we would report to HR

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

    • It was an intensive week with speaker-series and sociable exercises

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

    • None as it was a spring week everything was governed.

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

    • The key interpersonal skills I will be able to drawn upon throughout life

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • We didn't have much direct office contact but within our conference room we had large peer interaction.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • At the start we had no schedule but one was created towards the middle so we knew where our allocated slots were.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm provided lots of resources and also social activities

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

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

    • Unfortunately was not successful at the final assessment centre

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • During the week a handful of people that I talk to I remain in contact with

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

    • London tube travel was very expensive to commute particularly in rush hour.

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

    • There were a few bars but had to venture into central london for more things

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Unsure as I was based there only 1 week.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

November 2012

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