Spring Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It has been very helpful. I enjoyed my spring week in the London office.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The company invested a lot on the spring interns. Lots of staffs out there to assist and guide us.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Staffs were very welcoming. Very pleasant experience.

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

    • It was a short 3 days course duration, but the work shadowing experience definitely helped open up the doors.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was timely and very professionally managed. Very good and organised.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • I made a lot of friends over there. Everyone there is just so friendly. Brilliant, I would say.

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

    • HSBC invested a lot in us. Especially in terms of time and money. Definitely a good spring programme compared to other firms

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I would love to work for HSBC if I were to be given an opportunity. The London office is great and people there are just amazing.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • They gave a good and brief presentation on their company, culture and divisions. I got to learn more about it now.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel costs covered. Accommodation provided.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were plenty of networking opportunities. Lots of managers and recent graduates in the networking sessions.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Gave me a greater insight into the bank and its industry. Something more aside from the company presentation.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Many of the graduates that I have talked to have a very good social life. Plenty of volunteering and involvement in sports.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • This is one of the best spring insight week that I have attended. I thought it was really great and would recommend everyone to apply regardless of your degree course. Tip: Apply early !!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

May 2014

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