Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.2/5
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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
Learned about the dynamics of HSBC while understanding their core principles and values. Developed my personal brand through resilience and communication sessions while gaining an insight into their application process. Networked with senior individuals within the firm to grasp the importance of corporate responsibility in such a growing and evolving firm.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
Gained firsthand experience on each service line engaging in activities related to audit, consulting, data analytics, operations, tax, deals and cyber security which has given me an appreciation for the variety of service lines HSBC specialises in. This gave me an appreciation for what HSBC do and made me enjoy the experience even more.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Partook in a business experience in the Department of International Trade (DIT) Investment Services Team (IST) to gain an insight into the operations of the firm whilst having an introduction to OCO Global. This was well organised as it was easy to move between sessions by using zoom and they told you when to go.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
Introduction to a financial services and various departments within, this enhanced my knowledge of the different industries offerings.
-Engaged in a range of planned activities and presentations which improved understanding of the operation of firms.
-Networked with senior managers learning about roles within the firm as well as learning about their areas of speciality. This allowed me to make informed decisions for my career path.
-Engaged in a range of planned activities and presentations which improved understanding of the operation of firms.
-Networked with senior managers learning about roles within the firm as well as learning about their areas of speciality. This allowed me to make informed decisions for my career path.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
No. Participated in a virtual insight week where I obtained an insight into the day to day operations at HSBC. Gained firsthand experience on each service line engaging in activities related to audit, consulting, data analytics, operations, tax, deals and cyber security which has given me an appreciation for the variety of service lines HSBC specialises in. Pay didn't matter as much as the experience was important.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
Learned about the range of service lines and built on my presenting and speaking skills through mock pitches and interview workshops. Further developed my leadership skills through delegating tasks appropriately in group projects whilst enriching myself in the work culture at HSBC by networking with new people as well as senior individuals.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
-Learned about investment management and acquisition.
-Gained an understanding about various corporate finance and actuarial roles.
-Insight into corporate real estate, risk and audit.
-Gained an insight into cyber security and data science.
-Partook in various live workshops from employers and engaged with senior members of the firm. This gave me an understanding for the work culture.
-Gained an understanding about various corporate finance and actuarial roles.
-Insight into corporate real estate, risk and audit.
-Gained an insight into cyber security and data science.
-Partook in various live workshops from employers and engaged with senior members of the firm. This gave me an understanding for the work culture.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Participated in a virtual insight week where I obtained an insight into the day to day operations at HSBC. Gained firsthand experience on each service line engaging in activities related to audit, consulting, data analytics, operations, tax, deals and cyber security which has given me an appreciation for the variety of service lines HSBC specialises in.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
-Learned about investment management and acquisition.
-Gained an understanding about various corporate finance and actuarial roles.
-Insight into corporate real estate, risk and audit.
-Gained an insight into cyber security and data science.
-Partook in various live workshops from employers and engaged with senior members of the firm. The experience was informative.
-Gained an understanding about various corporate finance and actuarial roles.
-Insight into corporate real estate, risk and audit.
-Gained an insight into cyber security and data science.
-Partook in various live workshops from employers and engaged with senior members of the firm. The experience was informative.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
Make sure you know a lot about the company by looking at statistics on the website and following all the key and relevant updates in the news via TV or newspaper on HSBC to stand out in the interview so it shows you know the values of HSBC and what they stand for.
