By Pascal, Executive Management Trainee since January 2011
When people meet Executive Trainees (or “ETs”), they aren’t always sure what to expect. Does the name mean we’re from outer space? Do we get special training in how to smoke cigars, wear pin-stripe suits and stroke white cats while spinning in an office chair?
The answer is, fortunately, none of the above. The ET programme provides a generalist experience over 2 years with a series of 6-month placements. This allows a graduate to form an overview of HSBC’s multiple business lines. The long-term idea is to produce senior managers with strong experience across different areas of the bank. The ET programme offers unique opportunities, including potential placements abroad in cities such as New York and Hong Kong, and the option of secondment to the Group offices. More...
My application to the HSBC Commercial Management Programme began during an afternoon break from final year University lectures; the first thing I liked about the initial application was the ease of a CV submission, just to get the ball rolling. There was no 3 hour long application filling out essay style answers, trying to write what you think the company wants to hear you say... and from there, the application process got underway. More...
Chris
Executive Trainee, London
After returning from an overseas placement in Hong Kong 3 weeks ago I'm working with Gregg, Ana, Jess and Simon in the Graduate Team at the moment, while I find my first post-scheme appointment. I've largely been working on a pack of new presentations and promotional materials for the alumni teams to use along with planning for the roll-out of the Discovery Day the Nottingham team ran last year. I came into work on Monday to a few photos my old manager had sent me from the leaving meal I had with my team in HK More...
I recently came across an article in City AM which I thought would be of use to everyone. The article is entitled “Understanding the headhunting game” and was written by Edward Wild. Mr Wild is the founder of Wild Search, a company that specialises in leadership and non-exec appointments, and whilst the majority of students shouldn’t expect to be headhunted the article certainly raises some interesting points. More...
Following on from our previous post we thought that it would be appropriate to show you Abigail’s video on how to go about choosing the right graduate programme for you. Abby has been a member of the Executive Management programme for almost two years and, like all of us, has spent time in a variety of roles.
Making the right decision at the start of your career is just as important as the decisions that will follow later on. Whilst you may be eager to leap into full time employment as soon as you graduate you should take care to ensure that you choose a path that is suited to you and that you will find rewarding. More...