Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your virtual experience involved:
  • Listening to a myriad of professionals talk about careers in different sectors of HSBC and being led through interview skills and group work

    8/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your virtual experience?
  • Find cross-industry skills, and how skills, strengths and interests relate to careers. Confidence and networking skills

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your virtual experience?
  • Very interesting experience and you learn a lot of helpful details before deciding what degree/ Alevels to do to get your ideal job

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised was your virtual experience?
  • Very well organised week and everything scheduled promptly

    8/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • You learn a lot about the culture and HSBC’s core values and social objectives along with their outlook on sustainability. It is very welcoming and many people of very different backgrounds working.

    6/10

  • 6. How much did your virtual experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • Very helpful as it allowed me to understand what I am good at and what I enjoy doing. In addition, helped find careers which you may not necessarily knew existed.

    9/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • It is unpaid however gain a certificate and able to put it on university applications

    8/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • Most definitely. They advocated networking and group led discussions, through this you are able to meet people from all over the UK (if doing the virtual)

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Very informative and good experience.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
  • Get involved! Ask lots of questions.


Details

Virtual Event or Experience

Finance

Eastbourne, UK

May 2022


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