Apprentice Review

by Nomura

Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I`m an apprentice working in the Operations department in Nomura. What I`m currently doing is looking after two trade reports, producing a documentation for a dashboard and managing two projects. One of the projects is to create a new layout for the Nomura`s "Sports, Arts and Social" newsletter and the other project is the layout of the website for Nomura`s" Sports, Arts and Social"

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Each day I learn something new from my manger or colleagues. Nomura also has opportunities for me to develop in my career. The department I work for also has their own set of training courses. My apprenticeship provider also have training courses once every month with additional support from tutor and assessors.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • What I enjoy the most working at Nomura is the culture of the company. Also there are many ways to network with other people in the firm.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Nomura?

    • At Nomura I do feel appreciation from my manager. He gets me involved with various projects. Also with apprentices have a good recognition within the company.

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The structure of the organisation is well organised. From the beginning of the apprenticeship the induction was clear and everyone made me feel welcome. Apart from my team there are many people that can give me the support I need.

    6/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • With my assessor she will visit me every 6-8 weeks to talk about my course work and answer general questions I may have. The tutor I have sending them an email works for me. If my assessor is not available then my tutor is the next person I go to for help.

    5/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My manager is very supportive of me and approachable person. I feel comfortable to ask him anything. The HR there is someone I can speak to if I have any problems. Also my mentor is another person to ask questions at work and guide me what I should do.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The location I live in at the moment is not to bad, in terms of the journey. It`s only the cost of travel can be too much. I`m living with family but to move out now it`s unrealistic because most of my money will be for rent.

    6/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • There are many events within the company to attend.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Nomura to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It`s a great place to start your career and build up the connections. Also the location of where the office is and the benefits (i.e gym, rooftop restaurant, tickets for events etc...

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nomura?

    • Before I started my apprenticeship, I would of wanted to know the other teams/departments in the firm. Also the opportunities I may have when the programme is finished.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

Central London & City

March 2017

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