Spring Insight Programme Student Review
at HSBC
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2023
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 Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
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.
I learnt from banking and markets professionals, participated in simulations and games, and shadowed traders on the trading floor. I also had the opportunity to talk to managing directors, directors, associates, analysts, and interns and ask them questions about their work at HSBC.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very insightful and allowed me to confirm which area I was most interested in and would want to work in in the future.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Through the simulations and games, I was able to learn in detail about how trading, sales, and banking work. I was also able to network with professionals.
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?
5/5
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
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
HSBC has an excellent culture and one that I would love to be part of. HSBC strives to have a diverse group of talented employees, has a global outlook, a large focus on ESG, and a goal to reach net zero.
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?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I am thrilled that I was a part of it.
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 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
Do the practice assessments and read about HSBC, how the bank works, and the values of it. Make sure that you read the questions properly and be yourself.
