Summer Analyst - Advisory Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyable, everyone was very nice!

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

    • Really became integrated into the team, felt valued

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • More than enough guidance and support

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

    • Very busy, regularly 1am finishes, high pressure and many deadlines

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

    • More and more as the time went on, which meant it became even more enjoyable

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

    • Not directly applicable, but things like time management and networking skills clearly improved

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Can be relaxed and busy, but always very enjoyable

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

    • Generally well organised, however some issues with taking time to process things - to be expected from a bank of this scale though

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 1 week mandatory training, good experience - though main learning came from being on the desk (as expected) and doing the work. Steep learning curve but once crossed becomes a constant learning experience

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • High conversion rate compared to peers.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone got on very well

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

    • Canary wharf is expensive as expected.

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

    • Not much in Canary Wharf but London is always an easy trip (if there's time). Some good bars around the area, but in terms of nightclubs not a lot

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

    • Not really much time to do anything else! 1 day (morning or afternoon) community service was organised by HR, occasional football

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2013

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