Operations Summer Analyst Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, each day was completely different to the previous

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

    • Very valued, all processes taught and explained in thorough detail

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

    • depended on how busy supervisors were, on occasions was very difficult to get help

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

    • Was very busy some days but never bored.

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

    • Basically did the same level and depth of work as a full time recruit

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

    • many of the people skills I learnt helped improve my level of communication and networking

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • cracked jokes and had a good time frequently through the day

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

    • on the whole very good, with the exception of one system which failed to install when I arrived

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

    • the whole of the first week was training: both technical and soft skills so was very useful

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • An internship is a good way to get exposed to the bank. By working hard during the 10 weeks, it gives you a good chance of securing a job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • very lively interns, organised many socials after work

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

    • canary wharf is very expensive!

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

    • thursday nights are the best!

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

    • There are events organised by the societies such as charity runs and friendly football matches which you can take part it.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Investment Banking

London

October 2013

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