Work experience Review
at HSBC
Work Experience
Accounting
Milton Keynes
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
Online work experience which involves networking with likeminded students . I was able to learn about hsbc and it’s inclusivity and diversity policies as well as gaining a deeper understanding of what the banking industry involved. I learnt about the different pathways into banking other than the traditional university route.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
Very useful and enjoyable. I had the opportunity to network with likeminded students - I was able to take away important information- an understanding of the work environment and what employers expect of their workers. an opportunity to explore possible career options. increased self-understanding, maturity, independence and self-confidence. Very useful impacts from the experience
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Very organised - this was telling for hsbc - Organisation helps in optimum utilisation of financial and human resources. It not only aids in the proper assignment of jobs to suitable employees but also keeps track that there is no waste of resources and efforts due to duplication of work. with it being an online virtual experience it was very organised
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
Lots : it inspired me to join the workforce - Experience is a way of getting introduced the working life. Vitally, it'll give you an idea of the skills you might need to thrive in the workplace. You'll get to know the do's and don'ts and what it is like in the actual working environment.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
4/5
No - this was a free online virtual work experience. Experience is a way of getting introduced the working life. Vitally, it'll give you an idea of the skills you might need to thrive in the workplace. You'll get to know the do's and don'ts and what it is like in the actual working environment.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
Networking and banking relations : The Banking Experience (or client experience) is the sum of all interactions a customer perceives along the entire customer journey when interacting with a bank or financial institution.
I learnt about facts such as HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations. We serve approximately 40 million customers through our global businesses: Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking & Markets.
I learnt about facts such as HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations. We serve approximately 40 million customers through our global businesses: Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking & Markets.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
Lots about the culture was learnt such as : People are at the core of what we do. Our dynamic, inclusive, and flexible culture focused on learning and collaboration. We're empowering our people and those in our communities to develop skills for the future. We're investing in the development of our people through learning and mentorship programmes.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes lots - different days of the experience lead to different meetings of different managers / employees at hsbc this was important as it helps Strengthen business connections · 2. Get fresh ideas · 3. Raise your profile · 4. Advance your career · 5. Get access to job opportunities! We also got to talk to likeminded students
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Inclusive environment is key at hsbc. Values such as We offer our customers a unique breadth of opportunity.
And we can only deliver the full promise of this by being truly connected – across boundaries. With our customers and partners. Together as colleagues and as an organisation.
So, we collaborate across boundaries. We break down silos. We trust and support each other. And, when necessary, get out of each other’s way.
Together, we make possible what we cannot do alone make this an attractive role
And we can only deliver the full promise of this by being truly connected – across boundaries. With our customers and partners. Together as colleagues and as an organisation.
So, we collaborate across boundaries. We break down silos. We trust and support each other. And, when necessary, get out of each other’s way.
Together, we make possible what we cannot do alone make this an attractive role
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
Core values : By valuing difference, we actively take a broader perspective, and so are alert to more opportunities for our customers
By succeeding together, we make the connections that allow us to realise the full potential of those opportunities
By taking responsibility, we ensure we leverage those opportunities with integrity
By getting it done we commit to tenaciously following through the actions that make those opportunities a reality
This is important to get across in an interview
By succeeding together, we make the connections that allow us to realise the full potential of those opportunities
By taking responsibility, we ensure we leverage those opportunities with integrity
By getting it done we commit to tenaciously following through the actions that make those opportunities a reality
This is important to get across in an interview
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