Employee in Business application support Review

by UBS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

I work within the business application support team, my day to day involves me solving any application support issues that occur to the business side of the organization. I am also responsible for the data collection on our team.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

All of my technical skills regarding systems such as Unix and the SQL query language have improved because of the tasks that are being assigned to me in my role. I have improved my knowledge of a number of Microsoft applications through both internal and external training. Also my knowledge of networking and cloud services has improved.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I very much enjoy the program, the team is great and have me feel welcome, they have been training since day one. The company culture is one that aids in the development of employees.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by UBS?

I have began to see how I am contributing to the team and how my work is playing a part in our achieving both the teams goals and my individual goals. UBS has allowed me to meet senior managers and ask them questions, this has been a very useful for my own development.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The course is structured well, I know what internal and external training I have to complete. I know what is expected of me within my role as an apprentice.

9/10

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

The training provider supports us on any issue we are having. This include both with the learning and any internal company issues. This means it is quite easy to have any issues resolve as soon as they appear.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The employer has also been supporting me in my role, they understand the balance between work and study which has allowed to progress to the point I am in the program.

8/10

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

Living in London the cost of living are quite high so I can be difficult sometimes, however the salary does meet the costs if you budget your money correctly.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are many opportunities outside of work to network with many different people within the organization. UBS also offers all employees two days off in the year for ant volunteering they wish to take part in.

9/10

9. Would you recommend UBS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel there are many opportunities for you to develop yourself and many different people to work with and learn from.

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

Display that you have a passion for the role you are applying for, and explain why you are interested in a role in finical services.