Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It was really enjoyable. I loved the work I was doing and it confirmed for me what I would like to do in the future.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • They treated me fairly and even bought me drinks when we went out for socials. I got to know them very quickly and it was very easy for me to work with them. I learned a lot.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I learned a lot from my manager and colleagues. They were always there to support me and answered all my questions. I never felt overwhelmed.

    3/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Near the start of the internship I was quite busy but then it evened out and I think there was a pretty good balance near the end. I learned to manage my time well.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Some responsibility was given, but the business critical decisions the rest of the team made for understandable reasons. I still felt I played a big role in the team though.

    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 learned to communicate better, to work better in teams and also to organise better. These skills will definitely we useful for me in my professional career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere in the office was great. Everyone had a hard working attitude but were willing to have a chat now and then. Met some colleagues in the kitchen for a break now and then to catch up which was good.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well organised, nothing to complain about here. All of the communication happened via email and it was timely. Events organised were good as well.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was really impressed with the training the company offered. At the start of the interns went through training and during the internship, my manager encouraged me to do any training I felt was required.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I now know I want to work for a financial firm. Feedback from my colleagues was good so going back here would be great.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Great social scene. Most of the interns got to know each other pretty well and organised outings and nights out. It was a good way to relax after work and get to know each other better.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It was ok actually. Not to cheap, but not too expensive either which was good.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Nightlife was brilliant. I went out with the interns a few times and we all had a good time.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Quite a lot of opportunities. The company organised some events and these were good to network with other people and build relationships. Other events were organised too, so quite a lot of opportunities I would say.

    4/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

May 2014


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