Commercial Banking Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoy it. Made friend with a lot of colleagues and got given a lot of early responsibility.

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

    • They treat me equally like a colleague, not like an intern.

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

    • I got various mentors throughout the organisations.

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

    • Mainly making telephone calls, replying emails, going out with directors for meeting. Very busy everyday but on a good day I leave before 8pm for dinner/drinks with colleagues.

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

    • I handled a few pending cases of real clients for someone who took maternity leave - a lot of responsibility and stress to handle given I'm an intern.

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

    • It definitely made me a more well-rounded person.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very cool, chill but can get intense toward the end of summer.

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

    • I have known HR for a few years so had no problem communicating with them.

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

    • They sponsor a training camp and a few residential occasions for me to meet other interns, Guess it will cost them quite a lot given the luxury hotels and travel arrangements.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Definitely return to HSBC this year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • They are all very talented. I frequently get to meet other interns from the residential occasions that the bank organised for everyone on the scheme.

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

    • It's Manchester, I know it gets very expensive in London.

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

    • Manchester has the best nightlife and food at an amazingly cheap cost.

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

    • I usually go out after work with colleagues and seniors - Definitely something I would recommend.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

April 2013

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