Advisory summer analyst Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The internship was well organized and balanced with desk specific work, talks, networking and intern activites.

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

    • I was a valued member of my team, they quickly took me in and made my feel like an imprortant part of the team.

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

    • I was given a lot of support. I say this as i interned at Morgan stanley last summer where i recieved little to no support.

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

    • I was extremely busy. My team ensured i was continually engaged throughout my internship.

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

    • I was given alot of responsibility from the start of my internship, this responsibility increased as soon as i demonstrated that i was reliable.

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

    • I was able to develop my skills in Accounting, Finance, Valuation as well as my powerpoint which was seriously lacking at the start of my internship.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The team was actively engaged with each other and the fun never stopped. I was always invited to team drinks and lunches.

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

    • HR put alot of time into the organization of the internship. It was packed with a lot activites that developed my learning experience.

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

    • We got a good week of training but i felt it could have included powerpont and excel training.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • The cost was quite high. Living and socializing in the Canary wharf area can be very expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It was good but did not have an opportunity to fully expereience it due to the area of the bank in which i worked.

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

    • Considering i worked in the IBD division, there were very limited opportunities.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Investment Banking

London

August 2013

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