Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was hard and sometimes there wasn't alot to do but if you are proactive and search out people and activities you can tide yourself over the quieter periods

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

    • Lovely staff always looking out for you

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

    • The branch I was placed in was very busy so mangment had very little free time but if you were persitant they would give you some time

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There were times when I was super busy and other times when there was nothing to do but overall it was an okay balance

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some days we were expected to just do intern things and others we were doing things managment were doing

    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 have learnt alot of soft skills that I will be able to use in my life after university

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly staff who always were willing to laugh and smile made it a lovely working environment

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Handbook set out guide line activities and the application process was easy to follow as you were guided through every step of the process

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

    • It was very dependant on me to go get what I wanted out of the internship the manager helped set up visits and things but I had to ask for them

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

    • There are further internships and a grad scheme available to all applicants who succeed in the internship and get a good review

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was chatty and wanted to organise drinks and things before we left.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I worked where I went to uni so I already had cheap rent and food ect

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

    • It is a student city so the nightlife is very good, there is something on most nights of the week

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

    • There are opportunities but alot of the time they are based around dates where the placement isnt running or are in areas I wasnt willing to travel to

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Customer Service, Retail Banking

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2014

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