Commercial Banking Degree Apprentice Review

My daily tasks involve engaging with different business Segments, Product and Functional teams to ensure alignment to our digital products and offerings. I have the opportunity to meet stakeholders at all levels including outside of my own department and currently I have a deliverable project that in Digital that I'm working with external vendors to deliver on time.

The key new skills I've developed are: Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Planning. Whilst doing this I've been able to really develop softer skills such as: Presentation skills, communication and critical thinking.

I thoroughly enjoy the programme I'm on. The work is challenging and develops my skills, the team are brilliant to work with a supportive and the overall company culture is one where I feel incredibly supported. I can honestly say everyday I look forward to working here.

On the first day I joined the programme I was given the programme plan for the next 4 years. This included all my degree workshops, monthly manager catch ups, additional training courses. It is exceptionally well organised and that structure is followed and adhered to.

The support is brilliant. Every manager I've had genuinely cares about my and my development, I'm confident in how to access support if I need it or if I had a problem. The overall attitude is 'how can we help you be the best you' which is great.

My training provider has catch up calls and quarterly reviews which really support me in drawing out my experience and what I've done and linking that towards my qualification. I enjoy my calls with my talent coach she's always extremely positive and has helped me develop.

My qualification has really helped me in my day to day role and just my understanding of how the industry operates as a whole. Studying the theoretical side is very rewarding but seeing it in real time at work really validates what you've learned.

My company has social events on a regular basis, from virtual pub quizzes, to escape rooms, speed networking, guest speaker events, volunteering opportunities. There is so much to get involved in.

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HSBC is committed to developing you and providing opportunities to support your career growth. In addition, HSBC genuinely cares about you bringing yourself to work and provides an incredible amount of support and time for your own mental well-being.

Be yourself and and understand what your strengths and limitations are. One of the most powerful skills a person can have is self-awareness. A commitment to self improvement is something that will help you stand out.