Graduate Belal recently landed a job on the Executive Management scheme at HSBC. In this article, he talks about his advice on the application process. Its worth a read!

http://careers.guardian.co.uk/careers-blog/graduate-jobs-hsbc

To briefly set some context, I joined the Bank five years ago on the Technology & Services Graduate Scheme.  Since then, I have transitioned successfully into my first and second ‘permanent’ positions and have just about stopped thinking of myself as a ‘Graduate Trainee’, though I will always be keen to remain part of the wider graduate community. More...

The Kilimanjaro Experience...

10/02/12 @ 12:02

Posted by Admin

In September 2011, a 46-strong HSBC team climbed Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro for charity, raising over £80,000 for Prince’s Trust and Kids Company. At 5,895m (19,341ft), Kilimanjaro is the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, and 34 members of the team made it all the way to Uhuru Peak at the top. Everyone had their own unique experience of the climb - Pascal, Executive Management Trainee, writes about his own.More...

A Day in the Life Of... Emma!

06/02/12 @ 11:47

Posted by Pooria

Hi everyone,

 

For those that don't know me, I'm an Executive Trainee who started in July and am currently based in the Wimbledon branch on my retail placement (My line manager was lucky enough to come and spend a day here a while back where she charmed everyone and experienced the delights of meet and greet!) More...

How employable are you?

02/02/12 @ 05:18

Posted by Jenna

I recently came across a practical test called 'Get Yourself Hired' on the BBC website. I thought it was really helpful as it allows you to identify what skills you need to work on in order to be successful in the workplace. More...

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The Graduate Blog is here to help students prepare for a place on one of the HSBC Graduate or Internship programmes. We are a team of 5 current graduates giving you insights on working for HSBC and will answer any questions you might have. Contact us on graduate.blog@hsbc.com for feedback and/or further information.

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