Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Manage a team of ten whose responsibility is to print, fulfil and despatch letters for customers with a wide range of different products. Monthly updates, weekly team buzz sessions and daily catch ups. Manage relationship with card production supplier. Monthly calls, service reviews, weekly stock checks. Monitor stock levels, review processes, looks at process improvement and improve customer journey.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Communication, influencing and persuasive skills training course at the start of the year. Insights training which looks at behaviours and different communication skills. Used different communication techniques and styles for the team. Have learnt to control my speech, slow down when talking and typing and remember that less is more. This has grown my confidence as I feel more in control of a situation (meeting, 121, presentation)

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I find it a challenge and enjoy that I am being trained on how to use different skills to my advantage but to also improve my skills and take my team along the journey with me.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by HSBC?
  • yes very

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • At the beginning it wasn’t very structured but now I have a tutor in place I feel more confident I can exceed successfully.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive enough support from my training programme to make me understand what is required and how to do it. I am a great believer of getting stuck in and not being afraid of tackling the assessments.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My manager supports me hugely. We discuss the programme on a regular basis and incorporate it into monthly and weekly 121’s.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • everyone would prefer more money. I think I get treated fairly for my job

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I have been extremely fortunate to have opportunities to do different things outside of working hours. Attended a graduates meeting at HSBC, presented on a conference call re Apprenticeship programme. Involved in a mixture of community lead functions, supporting the department and business.

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • HSBC is a great place to work and offers a lot of benefits.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
  • Don’t be afraid of getting stuck in, making a difference and creating an excellent working atmosphere. Be honest, open and loyal. Listen and ask questions and speak freely as you are in a safe environment.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

North West

May 2018


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