Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • The work experience involved finding out what it is like to work in a bank, as well as the variety of roles on offer. It also told us about the different routes that can lead to a career in banking.

    10/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • we learnt how a bank operates, as well as how different banks offer different services. We also learnt how you can be interviewed for a job.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • I really enjoyed learning about the different parts of the bank as a part of my work experience. I also liked the interactive quizzes.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • The event was really well organised. Each day was carried out to a very high level. Everything followed a set structure, which was nice.

    10/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • I learnt a lot about the company culture, and also gained an insight into what it would be like to work there. The insights from current employees also helped achieve this

    10/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • It allowed me to gauge whether banking was the right career path for my, and encouraged my to continue on to a banking career in the future

    3/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • No, the work experience was unpaid. However, there were not expenses as it was all online

    9/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • Yes, there were regularly talks with current employees, as well as lots of opportunities for Q&A

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The bank seemed like a great place to work, as well as having a wide range of opportunities


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
  • Give it a go. It is really worth it


Details

Work Experience

Accounting

Dorset

March 2022


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