HSBC Work Experience Programme 2021 Review

by HSBC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

    • The work experience focused on aspects of banking and finance with the opportunity to speak to current employees. The work experienced helped to provide an insight into the different jobs available within the sector.

    8/10
  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?

    • I was able to develop my interviewing and presentation skills as we were participating in mock interviews.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

    • I throughly enjoyed the work experience as I was able to gain a deeper insight into banking and finance.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?

    • The work experience was well organised as we were emailed the schedule and any documents needed during the event.

    9/10
  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

    • There were segments within the work experience focusing on culture and diversity. Personally I would be happy to work at HSBC from the work experience.

    9/10
  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

    • The work experience helped me focus on what part of banking and finance I would like to enter in the future.

    9/10
  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

    • This work experience isn’t a paid experience

    9/10
  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?

    • We were able to network with employees and other students on the experience.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They have a inclusive and supportive environment

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?

    • Write a detailed statement outline why you would like have a career in finance. Practice mock interviews.

Details

Work Experience

Finance

London

March 2022

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