Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It takes a while to get everything sorted but once you do and you know your team within the branch it's fantastic and a really really valuable experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone is very friendly and welcoming and feel happy to have you as part of the team and want to help you as much as possible.

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

    • All the management team have been incredibly supportive and proactive in finding me things to do/help me achieve the tasks I wish to complete and show interest in.

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

    • A good balance. Rarely bored yet never too busy.

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

    • I was allowed to be incredibly independent which was great- it meant I had to be proactive which I enjoyed as it also gave me freedom with my days and manage my appointments/task accordingly.

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

    • As stated earlier it is a really valuable experience and has set me up for many tasks I encounter in the future. It has taught me to be proactive and has also encouraged me to improve focus and organisational skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really positive- felt part of the team immediately and invited to staff events within first couple of weeks despite not knowing them previously. Had great fun with the team and within the branch in general.

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

    • At the beginning it felt slightly disorganised yet once settled in the branch it was very organised and constantly informed from leaders of the internship and good contact with other interns and regional branch managers throughout.

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

    • Felt very looked after- the communication was really good and regularly kept up to date through either emails, meetings or conference calls and informed of what stage we should be at etc.

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

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

    • Would love to be given the opportunity to work with HSBC in the future, if I am lucky enough.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really good- everyone made an effort to arrange social events in order to get to know other interns, and members of staff made an effort to include me as part of teh team.

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

    • It's London so very expensive!

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

    • Always busy however quite expensive so we would socialise in a different part of London.

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

    • Yes, plenty of socialising in order to meet other interns etc.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2013

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