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At HSBC, we o er a wide
range of programmes,
placements and entry-level
opportunities for individuals at
the early stage of their career

WORK EXPERIENCE done well, we’ll invite you back more frustrating than working real-
Our Work Experience Placements to do another work placement in a ly hard and not be able to fi nd a job
are one week long and are open to di erent business area the follow- or career. Working with the Prince’s
14-to-19-year-olds in full-time sec- ing year. Trust we have established a 4-week
ondary or sixth form education. work experience programme for
The programme includes getting TRAINEESHIPS those not in education, employ-
experience of the various roles in Our traineeships help young people ment or training. This not only gives
one of our retail, commercial or op- who are not in education, employ- work experience but also helps
erational areas as well as fi nding ment or training to gain the skills with employability skills and gives
out about our history, structure and and experience they need to be an introduction to customer ser-
values. You’ll also work on a busi- successful in ap- vice as well as fi nancial services.
ness project and discuss your fi nd- plying for entry-
ings and recommendations with level job opportuni-
management. If you enjoy your ties. We know that
week work placement and have there is nothing

ESOSA AIBANGBEE

I joined HSBC directly through the graduate scheme
shortly after university. Since then I’ve learnt that it’s
not about knowing everything HSBC encourages
an environment of collective solutions and constant
learning. This additional support includes providing
people management, team management and lead-
ership essential courses which have allowed me to
continue honing crucial soft skills which I use daily.
One year into the scheme and I now have the confi-
dence to coach, listen and tackle challenging conver-
sations e ectively.
I’m now halfway through the programme and both of
my placements have given me exposure to varying
levels of seniority and put me in situations outside
my comfort zone, therefore creating the environment
for me to grow. My favourite aspects of HSBC’s cul-
ture are the opportunities to get involved with stake-
holders, both inside and outside the business, as this When faced with what can feel like constant intern-
has encouraged me to invest in myself and develop a ship or graduate scheme rejections, it’s easy to lose
growth mind-set. sight of your goal and doubt your ability. But take
If I could give myself one piece of advice, it would be each rejection as an opportunity to ask for feedback
to continue striving for what I want to achieve in life. and recalibrate.

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