CS Client Platforms Win/ IT Trainee Review

by HSBC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

What I do on a regular basis is analyse Windows Servers when they go live and troubleshoot when there is problems with them.

8/10

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

I learn something new everyday, from work related to communication skills with the team picking up new technical vocabulary.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme mainly because its mostly work. The assignments are related to what job role you have which really helps because you are learning and being assessed at the same time.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by HSBC?

The longer you work the more valuable you feel because you have more of an input and contribution towards your team.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is organised to an extent. The way the assignments are structured could improve. The information relating to the assignments can be confusing as they have complicated it by the way they have wrote it. The work life can be structured better by training us up quicker.

6/10

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

The main support you will get is from the day releases.

4/10

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

Whenever I am stuck or confused i could always ask anyone in my team and they will assist as soon as they can. Even if you are working from home you can contact them via Sametime (Messenger), Email and they can assist you by either typing, calling or Webex.

10/10

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

The salary is great, but it takes a bit because i travel a distance.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Opportunities job wise its hard because you wouldnt find this sort of opportunity anywhere at my age.

6/10

9. Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They look after you, they are very flexible when it comes to work. You can work from home or office. Everyones easy going and friendly and they will help you as much as they can.

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

You wont regret it. Its all about building a network so they can help you in the future