Summer Technology Analyst Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was an excellent experience and definetely a right choice for my summer. I had a great opportunity to gain insight in the technology banking industry.

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

    • All of my colleagues treated me with respect and offered valuable help and insight daily. They were friendly, willing to answer my questions and embraced me as a member of their team.

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

    • Support and guidance were provided in a very satisfactory level form my manager and HR department.

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

    • I was pretty busy daily. whenever I did not have to do real work, I had always training or a networking event.

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

    • Due to security and confidential issues that exist in the banking industry the responsibility that I was given was not so much. But I was always allowed to shadow my manager and other colleagues and learn from them.

    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 gained valuable knowledge and skills from my work and training that I feel wiil enable me to have a successful career in the technology and banking industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Despite that everyone is busy, the atmosphere is very friendly and always there is time for a chat or a joke. Everyone is very polite and of excellent quality.

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

    • The whole programme was excellent organised with plenty of networking events that enable to meet a lot of senior managers and colleagues.

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

    • The training is on going and the company is really interest in our developement.

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

    • If I receive an offer for the Graduate programme I will definetely accept it.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • In the technology department we were 21 interns and we had excellent relationships and organised several events together.

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

    • The cost of living in the area I worked is quite expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are many restaurants and pubs for a drink after work!

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

    • We had many events for socialising, like sports activities and volantary work that were really excellent.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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