Overall Rating
4.3 /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 the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
The work experience was a banking/business and finance based. we looked over the different areas within the bank and how each sector contributes to the whole image of a company like HSBC. It was a 5 day week with lunch and breaks, but was carried out virtually due to covid
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I really enjoyed this work experience however it was a shame that we where not able to be face to face but i was really excited before the work experience because HSBC is one of the dream companies i wish to work for and love how the staff treated us with the same respect like they would if we were a employee too. 10/10 experience recommend highly.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
The work experience was well structed they gave us a timetable of what was going to be taking place and when break and lunch would be planned. all the days were very similar as there were different speakers talking and placed on the board to explain what they do and why it may be interesting to some.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
this work experience help a lot with my direction in career pathway. this pathed the way into finance and my love for investment banking
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
no, as it was a work experience
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
In this work experience i gained communication skills, leadership skills, relationship management skills. these were gained through the various activities we under went throughout the work experience, we did mock interviews and talked about problem which could arise in the workplace and how we would find suitable approaches to solve these issues.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
what i learned about the HSBC is that they are a collective diverse workforce who love to introduce more people of different backgrounds. working there would be a great thing for me as i am a person form a BAME background and with all their different groups for BAME, christian and much more.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes, we were able to meet senior members of the company and what they do day to day and their own journey within the company
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel that it is a company that anyone will fit in with and that they are a welcoming bunch of people that will make you feel included and a part of something big and evidently a great company overall. really hope that people continue to applauded HSBC for their great work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
For other applying to HSBC i will give an advice is to be yourself within interviews and work experiences and that you should never to show off your skill sets and what you truly love out and in work. always keep your head high and don't let anyone take you down
HSBC 2025 Corporate & Institutional Banking Spring Insight Programme
at HSBC
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
- London
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4.9
