Corporate and Commercial Banking Apprentice Review

My first rotation role involves ensuring the work for my relationship team is completed, this could be for my relationship director or for another RD in the team. Everyday is different and I get to use different sites to create customer searches, complete financial spreading and more.

Yes I have learnt to work on my communication skills, networking with the wider team and working with different people every week. I have also learnt to improve my time management skills especially when under pressure and having lots of deadlines to meet.

I enjoy the learning side of my programme, the qualification I am working towards is interesting and adaptable to my workplace. I also enjoy meeting new people and working in teams and having the opportunity to get involved in many opportunities across the bank.

Academic support is provided, there are lots of resources available on the BPP site and my mentor is easy to approach through email and call. We are given time every week to work towards the qualification which is beneficial for managing the workload.

I receive a lot of support from my employer, my line manager is very supportive and provides me with resources that will benefit my learning. They have supported me personally and professionally and provided clear guidance for any problems especially during Covid.

I am provided with a lecture and extra resources including assignment material through our training providers site. There is support from the training provider through email and 121 development sessions.

I feel comfortable with the resources provided to me and they challenge me to take up additional work in order to achieve every assignment grade. They can be difficult at times because it requires you to go beyond your role which helps me improve in my role.

There are virtually and these have been organised by the graduate and apprentice committee's however due to Covid, I haven't had the opportunity to attend social activities which were available to the previous years as well as meeting my team.

Yes

Everyone has been supportive, from my line manager to my placement manager, the team I am placed in and the resources available to me. A highlight for me is the personal support provided during tough times such as Covid-19.

Be confident and yourself! It can be daunting but everyone is friendly during the assessment centre and interview, you are provided with resources beforehand. Be professional and make sure you come prepared with examples of personal development you have taken, albeit virtually and apply these to the questions asked.