CMB Degree Apprentice Review

by HSBC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

My role involves completing reviews for Small Business Banking customers. I will assist with lending requests up to £30,000.

8/10

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

Since started the apprenticeship I've developed communication, teamworking and analytical skills. As well as built upon areas I felt needed development. My professionalism in the workplace has drastically improved.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme. All of the other apprentices are highly intelligent and motivated individuals and this is something I greatly appreciate. All of my colleagues have been supportive in my onboarding.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The course, from the start, has run cohesively and all the foundations were built before progressing.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Managers, colleagues and other apprentices have been hugely supportive to my needs both on and off the job. Everyone has offered help and have been vital in my onboarding with the company.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The course works with the London Institute of Banking and Finance and I have the ability to call or email my lecturer whenever I need help. The team at LIBF have been massively supportive.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The Banking and Financial Management degree is very relevant to my day to day job and will hopefully become more relevant the further I progress in the course.

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

I have just joined the People Committee in my team and I hope to soon be involved with the sustainability team.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The opportunities are endless. Banks are not just people calculating interest rates. Most job titles in the world can exist in a bank. Additionally, there have been so many opportunities to network with really great people that I have been able to build relationships with.

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

HSBC is genuinely a lovely place to work for. There's a huge emphasis on the people so if you're going to an interview just be yourself and friendly.