First Year Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and lots of fun. It was great experience too to put on my CV

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

    • The team was extremely welcoming and including, i felt like a full time member of the team.

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

    • Although i took charge of my own learning i felt, i tried to avoid pestering management with questions of what i wanted to do. Instead i talked directly to the people i thought could help me. But at the same time i never felt like i couldn't talk to anyone if needs be.

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

    • This varied day to day but certainly nearer the end i was on meet and greet or shadowing most days which was a lot more fun and interesting than most things.

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

    • I was allowed to take charge of my own learning and development and report back what it was i had been doing and whati had gained which was very satisfying.

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

    • I gained extremely valuable workplace experience and the skills that come with that. I learnt how to get on well with people and how to act in numerous situations which will be invaluable moving forward.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Although the work got done, there was always a laugh to be had.

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

    • I took charge of a lot of things but there was always something to do.

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

    • Management tried to get me the best experiences as possible in various meetings and visits to other branches which was good for my development.

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

    • National Travel

    Financial Bonus
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There is a clear process to getting a graduate job which is very reassuring.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The interns are all really friendly and helpfful and up for a laugh too

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

    • I had already lived near by so i could commute from home, this being not that expensive.

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

    • I lived near my placement so this was just as good as usual.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there were various activites going on such as a charity walk and other conferences and stuff that i could get stuck in with.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

North East

August 2013

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