IT Student Trainee Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • amazing atmosphere, close work community providing support, knowledge and experience

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

    • many team building activities, easy to talk to and friendly

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

    • much guidance and support, approachable and almost like a family member

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

    • busy with important work; the most important and business critical tasks first, less important tasks left till later

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

    • i was asked to run the system, handle any global crisis calls and ensure stability on the trading platform

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

    • handling crisis calls, management skills, leadership and entrepreneurial experience

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • very energetic and varied

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

    • all email/access rights were set up unpon my arrival as well as a desk with dual screen

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

    • i had indepth trading talks, learning about different asset classes and structures

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I took the job ;)

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • best bars/clubs ive ever experienced

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

    • many bars, but i lived in Hong Kong

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

    • LKF.

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

    • hiking, rowing, marathons, basketball

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Investment Banking, Banking, Business Management, Information Technology

International

December 2012

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