Executive Management Trainee programme Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • My internship was really enjoyable and I worked with some great people, however I was at times bored during my internship and tended to enjoy the busier times.

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

    • I felt valued and they were really friendly and welcoming however I think I could have had a more important role in helping my colleagues with their work.

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

    • I would have liked to have had regular direction and things to do from managers.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There were times when I would have liked to be given more to do during my placement, and to have been kept busier.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • On meet and greet in the retail branch I felt a strong sense of responsibility, however apart from that I would have liked more real responsibility.

    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 developed increasing confidence during my internship and greatly improved on my people skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The branch was filled with young and energetic staff.

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

    • My branch did not know I would be there until the morning of my arrival.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The business project we were given really helped with personal training and development and I felt like my managers were investing in my opinions on the business and valuing my views.

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

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I hope to do more internships with the bank in the future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we did some things after work e.g. going out for drinks.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I did my internship in the city that I live in which is quite cheap.

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

    • I didn't explore the nightlife.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • yes, charity events as part of the internship.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2013

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