First Year Summer Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Having previously done the same program last year, I found the internship very repetitive.

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

    • All the staff are lovely and are happy to help with any questions you may have.

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

    • It was hard to find time when my manager was free. Spent a lot of time making myself busy.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • After getting started on the project, I found myself very busy. However, as soon as this was completed I struggled to keep myself occupied.

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

    • I was given the responsibilty to change aspects of how the branch works during my project. I had little responsibilty when it came to helping customers out with queries as I did not have access to the correct training.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I completed some mandatory learning during the first week of my placement which enabled me to understand the workings of a branch.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was lovely and didn't treat my like I was just an intern.

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

    • I found myself having to organise the placement myself. We got given a handbook at the start to follow but after completing this in the first few weeks I found there was nothing else for me to do unless I organised trips out of branch for myself.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They were happy to allow me to take trips out of the branch to meet different people in order to network. This has helped me make connections for the future.

    4/5
  • 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
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be happy to complete another internship but would like to experience another part of HSBC other than retail.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were always events being organised and socials after work.

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

    • I was living at home during the internship.

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

    • Student city so nightlife is very good.

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

    • I had the opportunity to get involved with fundraising outside of working hours.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Retail Banking

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2014

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