Spring Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • Great experience, I learnt a lot about the structure of HSBC and the summer analyst programme.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • To a great extent, all employees were extremely easy to speak to.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We took part in a summer analyst information session at the end of the week which gave us advice for the fast track assessment centres.

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

    • We took part in multiple skill sessions. Most notably was a 'how to network' session which was really useful.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • At the beginning of the week we were given a booklet outlining all the presentations taking place throughout the week.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Great, everyone was really friendly.

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

    • HSBC spent a lot of time building a jam-packed schedule.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • We had a summer analyst Q&A to give us tips for the summer analyst programme.

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

    • Many presentations and networking sessions to ask questions to employees.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It gave a great overview of the firm, however it did not include any work shadowing which I believe would have given a better insight into the work at HSBC.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Transport and food was covered for those who live outside the M25.

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

    • Majority of the day spent networking and meeting employees.

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

    • Met employees across many divisions.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • From the employees I spoke to they tend to participate in sport in their free time.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Great overview of HSBC, however I do believe that work shadowing would add a lot of value to this spring week.

    4/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2013

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