Spring Programme Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I found it very informative and exciting.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • They invest a lot into the next generation and I felt at home and comfortable.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • All questions were answered fully.

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

    • The information tailored to HSBC was priceless because experiencing the environment could not be found just from the website.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Although it was only 3 days long, I felt it was structured in such a way as to provide the maximum utility to participants, complete with networking sessions and presentations of different parts of the bank.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The employees and other students were very polite and the atmosphere was friendly.

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

    • They invested a lot of time and reimbursed me for travel which was very kind.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • The insight programme explained the way to progress to full time employment thoroughly and I could experience the working environment first hand.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Talking to the employees at networking sessions was very useful in understanding company culture.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I am now sure I would like to take up a career in banking, preferable HSBC!

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • My travel was relatively expensive so this reimbursement was useful.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • 2 out of the 3 days had networking sessions in the evening and the day which didn't have evening networking had a lunch time opportunity to network.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There was a good ration of employees to students.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • They do have interesting lives outside of work which appeals to me as I believe a work-life balance is important.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would recommend it to all friends interested in a finance career.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

April 2013

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