Rating

4.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • It was an online programme where the students listened to various talks by numerous colleagues who currently work at the bank, in a range of different roles. At the end, we were given guidance about interview preparation and life beyond school.

    6/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • We were taught a lot about the different jobs available at HSBC and what routes to take to get there.

    6/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • It was quite boring sitting online in front of the screen, but that is expected in such difficulat circumstances.

    4/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • It was well organised, especially with such a large group of kids on the call.

    7/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • There was lots of emphasis on the culture at HSBC and we got a good insight into the ramge of jobs available.

    10/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • It gave me insights into various pathways I would like to take.

    2/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • No

    1/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • As it was online, there was little small talk etc, but we did meet many people online.

    3/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Hopefully the issues I faced were unique to the online nature of the course, and so am confident the in-person alternative would be very helpful to other students.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
  • The application process was really drawn out, and you're unlikely to hear back quickly - but that doesn't mean you won't have a spot!


Details

Work Experience

Finance

London, UK

March 2022


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