Demystifying Technology Insight Programme Review
at HSBC
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Information Technology
London
Review Submitted: July 2021
Overall Rating
3.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Experience
3/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Company Culture
3.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Attending zoom calls and meeting with employees from different areas in the industry. Asking them questions about their roles and how they could further progress. Attended some workshops that involved teaching people how to code and how they can implement coding into certain areas.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The employees on the zoom call were really helpful in explaining their roles and what they do on a day to day basis, they also helped in explaining how to enter this area of work.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have been able to develop my coding skills and also some communication skills
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
2/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
2/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The workers seemed really welcoming and very happy to answer any questions. They all seemed to get on really well with each other
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
It was enjoyable at first, but towards the end it got a bit repetitive. It would have been nicer to be tought more skills and meet other members of the insight programme
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
3/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at HSBC
4/5
Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC
I would advise looking over your CV and ensuring that there is a variety of hard and soft skills as well as examples to back them
