Graduate Trainee Review

by HSBC

Rating

8.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Project management trainee programme: collaborating with different teams in order to do create and innovate changes.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Presentation skills Stakeholder management Time management

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme as Kaplan really fits well into it. e.g. communication and working with different styles.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

In regards to Kaplan I think the assignment dates are well structured but development days are difficult to find.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

As on the graduate scheme, the programme managers are aware of this and placement management are made aware of the commitment to complete the qualification.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I have calls with my trainer in order to prepare for assignments and end of point assessment. I have regular contact with her through emails in regards to queries. But also there is a portal with all the information needed for assignments and training contracts.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It helps in the project element of the whole, and the transition from university to work.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are several extra curricular especially on the graduate scheme. Things like sports and socials.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have recommended HSBC to friends as I believe it is a place to really understand and implement change. It is place to learn and utilise skills and be involved in several different projects.

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

Be yourself, HSBC love personality we want different people as we believe we can thrive together.