Summer analyst Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • The structure was excellent, with lots of activities organised for the interns and a great group of people.

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

    • My line manager gave me constant feedback and lots of work to keep me busy!

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

    • Lots of review exercises arranged by the recruitment team as well as regular feedback from my manager and input from myself.

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

    • The first 2 weeks at my desk were a little bit slow, but after that I was kept very busy with individual responsibilities.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had to keep several projects up to date, with others relying on me to do so. I also filled in for my manager a few times when she was ill / away.

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

    • Excellent exposure to the basics of the financial industry as well as some experience within specific areas.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard working environment but very few people worked extreme hours and there are cafe facilities for people to get a coffee and meet on a less formal basis.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Excellent events run for the entire class of 2014. Training and networking events were also very worth while. On the other hand, I am not sure my manager was quite ready for me to join the team.

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

    • I cannot believe how much time and money HSBC has invested in training me and encouraging me to find out more about the company and life working here!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I would like to work in a different team that better suits my strengths. However, this should be possible given the variety offered by a rotating graduate scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have made some really good friends and I look forward to seeing some of them next year!

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

    • Canary wharf and London in general are extremely expensive. Drinks, transport, accommodation are all not cheap!

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

    • I enjoyed going to the pubs after work but I am not sure I would stay around here late into the evening.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We had a corporate responsibility half day organised for us, as well as lectures and social events. I would have enjoyed being able to play 5 a side at lunch times, for example.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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