First Year Internship Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

1.8/5
  • The Role
    2.1
  • The Company
    1.6
  • The Culture
    1.6

    The Role

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

    • Quite enjoyable at the beginning, but after 2-3 weeks there was nothing else to do and I struggled to do anything meaningful during the rest of the internship.

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

    • Brilliant colleagues, really nice people, however a lot of the times it seemed like they did not have the time to spend with me.

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

    • I was given guidance by the grad recruitment team in regards to what to do every few weeks or so, however I had to sort everything out myself as my line manager was always too busy to provide support.

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

    • Very bored! Anything to do was a blessing

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • None, I did a little bit of a project which was my responsibility but that was all.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I did learn about retail banking roles and the company but did not develop any skills.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Not everyone are happy with their jobs here

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was a great set up from the recruitment team, unfortunately the branch did not follow it through.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Nothing.... I did not feel like I was valued

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Maybe I would work with the company, but not in retail banking.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a few events, but too far away for me to travel.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I had to pay rent, food etc so it was quite a lot of money. The company did not assist with anything.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Did not get to experience it- because I dont know anyone my age in the area!

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few charity activities- they were good.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Banking

North West

August 2014

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