People Strategy SME Review
at HSBC
Placement (10 Months+)
Retail Banking
Leeds
Review Submitted: May 2026
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
You support the people strategy of the bank, there are different pillars, I am in the inclusion and community sector. This involves work around volunteering, policy changes for volunteering, recruiting volunteer champions, hosting events etc
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, you own your own projects
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have yes, communication, project management, stakeholder engagement, event planning, organisation skills
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Lots of support and can always reach out to multiple people if need more help
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I am in first direct, the culture and atmosphere is fun and exciting
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Loved it, 10/10
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to HSBC
They are looking for the skills you can bring in the interview, be yourself and listen carefully to the questions. Research their values etc
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at HSBC
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Yes
