Summer Insight Programme Review
at HSBC
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Banking
London
Review Submitted: July 2022
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
3.5/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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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.
Everyday covered a different division of HSBC's global banking activities. I was able to hear and meet both top-level executives as well as recently joined juniors. Additionally, HSBC puts much emphasis on D&I which made the experience even more joyful.
In their different session formats, HSBC has achieved a great balance between focus, creativity and break time.
In their different session formats, HSBC has achieved a great balance between focus, creativity and break time.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
HR made great efforts to answer individual questions as well as bringing them, if relevant, into the bigger group. The goodie at the end was a memorable way to end the experience as well.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Obviously one has to mention the overview of the company as a whole as well as the insight into the different sectors. However, I would more so highlight the many networking sessions that engaged us to be curious and open-minded.
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?
3/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
2/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
HSBC really cares about D&I which was not only displayed through the diversity in the selected interns but also in the invited employees. However, it would have been nice to get a tour around the office and randomly meet people that might not have been preselected for this event.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
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?
Very much – absolute reccomendation to get to know one of the most important global employers!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at HSBC
3/5
Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC
Really go through their website and value statement. Practice to be confident and how to speak in an engaging manner. So important for their online Assessment center!
