UK Work Experience Programme
This week-long programme for those in full time school, college, or sixth-form education (years 10-13), is a great way to prepare for the world of work, build crucial skills, and experience what life is truly like in a leading global organisation
Explore this programme
Your HSBC journey will be built upon - and thrive with - your skills.
We know how important it is to have the right skills, both for your future and ours. By building this skillset now, we’ll help you develop the agility to keep learning new skills throughout your career.
Over the course of this one-week programme, you'll:
- Spend 2 days in the office with a randomly assigned business area.
- Spend 3 days working and learning virtually through a series of workshops and interactive sessions.
- Get to know HSBC, shadow colleagues, work on projects, and gain an insight into potential future careers.
- Learn about the world of financial services, our values, our culture, the different business areas and what they all do.
- Discover, understand, and build your skills ready for future opportunities.
Ready to apply?
If applications are open, the country and/or territory will appear below. We encourage early applications as we recruit on a rolling basis and applications may close before the advertised date if all vacancies are filled.
| For: | Students in Year 10-13 |
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| Duration: | Five days |
| Areas: | Multiple Business Divisions |
| Start date: | 7th July or 4th August 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
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| Applications open: | 18 February 2025 |
| Applications close: | 4 March 2025 |
| Start date: | 7th July or 4th August 2025 |
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| Applications open: | 18 February 2025 |
| Applications close: | 4 March 2025 |
| Start date: | 7th July or 4th August 2025 |
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| Applications open: | 18 February 2025 |
| Applications close: | 4 March 2025 |
| Start date: | 4th August 2025 |
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| Applications open: | 18 February 2025 |
| Applications close: | 4 March 2025 |
| Start date: | 7th July or 4th August 2025 |
| Requirements: |
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| Applications open: | 18 February 2025 |
| Applications close: | 4 March 2025 |
| Start date: | 7th July or 4th August 2025 |
Match your skills
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How to apply
Everything you need to know about the application process – and tips to help you prepare.