Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role involves working with the HR department closely with the office manager and executive assistant to the HR EMEA managing directors. My role involves supporting the department in regards to admin.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Throughout my apprenticeship I have been enrolled into a Business Admin Level 3 course. Due to working with the office I have developed skills such as confidence and more of an understanding of how HR supports an organisation.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have fully enjoyed my programme.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Nomura?
  • Everyone I have worked with at Nomura has been very kind and welcoming, answering all of my questions.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The apprentice programme is structured well, with support when needed.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • With my course I have attended 6 days at the training providers offices taking day course and in addition have a 1-1 meeting with my assessor every 6 weeks to check my work and make sure I am on target.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Since starting at Nomura I have received a large amount of support from my employer and colleagues.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I am happy with my salary.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are many opportunities outside of work. There is a variety of society's to join, such as football to Japan club. There are also regular quiz nights for different departments and an annual Nomura quiz night.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Nomura to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I have enjoyed my time working for Nomura and would recommend it to anyone.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nomura?
  • Before the interview research different questions which you may be asked. I was asked standard questions such as "What do you think your strengths and weaknesses are", but also asked questions such as "Where do you see yourself in 20 years" and "What annoys you". My advice would be, to be prepared for a variety of different questions.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Central London & City

February 2018


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