Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • I attended lectures from speakers who worked in different sectors of the financial services at HSBC, then after the lecture I was allocated into a group to conduct a team project with the assistance of the lecturer

    8/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • I learned how to conduct financial activities, work in a team and present a project to an audience after creating a presentation working in a group

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • I really enjoyed it, I was given the opportunity to question a panel of individuals and recieve advice on how to present myself in an interview as well

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • it was very well organised, I did not find myself waiting for anything

    10/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • I learned a lot, especially from the sustainability and company values lecture

    10/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • It helped me to understand how publicly listed companies contribute to domestic development, a sector I would like to work in in the future

    10/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • no because it was just work experience and it was online so I did not have to pay for anything

    1/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • yes

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • because it offers insight into multiple different sectors of the financial services and gives you the opportunity to network with inspiring individuals


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
  • practice a few times before doing the interview, in the mirror or with a friend, so you do not stumble on your answers


Details

Work Experience

Finance

London

May 2022


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