Second Year Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed being given responsibility and that my project actually had a tangible impact.

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

    • The managers, with whom I worked closely, appreciated my efforts.

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

    • I had regular meetings to discuss the direction my work should take.

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

    • Fairly busy, with the project taking up all my time.

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

    • The work was relevant to the whole commercial centre and I took sole responsibility for it.

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

    • Not really relevant to my degree but it was a valuable experience.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Reasonably good.

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

    • My manager was clear with what he wanted me to do.

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

    • Was shown the ropes, didn't require too much training.

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

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

    • Positive, lots of opportunity.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Met other interns at events organised by HSBC.

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

    • Lived at home.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • OK.

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

    • A few.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking

North West

November 2010

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