Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your virtual experience involved:
  • Teamwork, understanding HSBC's values, how financial institutions operate and how to effectively prepare for interviews

    10/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your virtual experience?
  • Developing communication skills, how to organise and prepare for interviews, conveying ideas and cooperating with others to complete tasks

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your virtual experience?
  • I enjoyed my work experience to a great extent as I found it to be an eye-opening and insightful experience that I will keep with me in the future

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised was your virtual experience?
  • It was very well organised and different segments of the work experience went seamlessly with each other and it seemed extremely well prepared and organised beforehand

    10/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • I learned a great deal of HSBC's values and what they like to see in employees, I think working there would be an amazing experience due to the inclusive nature of HSBC

    10/10

  • 6. How much did your virtual experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • It greatly cemented my drive to work in finance and banking in the future, especially after seeing how well HSBC operates and its positive work environment

    1/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • No, this was an unpaid and free experience

    1/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • Yes as we had multiple guest speakers who talked about their experiences and what it is like to work for a global financial institution such as HSBC.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • As it has a fantastic work environment, a very inclusive nature towards its employees and seeks not to treat employees as workers but rather as family and valued members of society


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
  • To remain calm and prepare effectively for the application process, to do lots of research beforehand and try learn of others' experiences to gauge your eligibility.


Details

Virtual Event or Experience

Finance

London

March 2022


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