Summer Analyst - Global Banking Advisory Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The team was very friendly so it was enjoyable The HR social events were also fun

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

    • Depended on which tasks were given and who I worked with

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

    • Was guided through tasks and always given help when needed

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

    • Some days there wasn't much work given other days working till 3am

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some work was quite basic and didn't have much responsibility attached to it But was given some responsibilities

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

    • Time management and working under pressure has definately improved

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, chatty among analysts Monthly team drinks

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

    • Very organised

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

    • Some basic general HR training in the first week

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I hope I get a job here and would definately accept if offered

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Organised HR events: First week - networking drink Social event mid internship - dragon boat racing and a BBC End of internship - party at Kennsington Roof Gardens But not much socialising organised amongst ourselves because of the hours....

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It's London

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

    • I had no nightlife really

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

    • Many things to do in London, but no time

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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