GBM Review
at HSBC
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Banking
Canary Wharf
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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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.
Gaining insights into the runnings of HSBC from junior and senior employees with many opportunities to ask questions and network.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Both intimidating and fascinating, it made me wish to go home and research more.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes I've improved upon my communication and networking skills as well as my confidence.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
A very warm atmosphere where everyone I spoke to was extremely welcoming and helpful. People often went out of their way to help or give advice.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed the insight immensely in particular day 2. The IB day was very informative in allowing me to realise that investment banking was not for me.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at HSBC
5/5
Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC
Don't be put off by the size of the company.
In interview use the STAR method and keep your answers concise to avoid rambling and making a mistake.
The OIA is not timed so take tour time with it.
In interview use the STAR method and keep your answers concise to avoid rambling and making a mistake.
The OIA is not timed so take tour time with it.
