Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I look after the employee at first direct who are within the HSBC group. I design the strategy we want to have for our employees for first direct to be an employer of choice for the UK. I lead a team of 7 FTE and provide them with coaching on a daily basis.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes - I have developed existing skills on coaching and learnt some new tools and models to support

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy meeting with other people on the cohorts, and the e-learning. There is a lot to do whilst managing own workload. The virtual classrooms are also really good. We did previously have someone who read from the slides and didn't feel like a good way to spend time, but this was changed following feedback and these are really good and benefical now. As there has been a change I have rated a 9.

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very - I have a plan of what to aim to achieve and when to help manage my workload.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer knows that I am completing this programme and supports me with opportunities to complete workplace development opportunities

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive a 6 week and 12 week call with my skills coach who is incredibly supportive and understands the subject matter well

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • helps me be a better coach for my people which in turn allows me to be a better leader creating more successful teams

    10/10

  • 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.)
  • Yes - there is a gym on site, and we have a sports and social club which is currently going through redesign but pre-pandemic had social events, outings etc. HSBC has many professional networking events in person and virtually

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great people, very supportive culture


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
  • Don;t think you have to be a pro at Maths to work for HSBC or another bank. There are so many opportunities in the bank and the group.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

Leeds

April 2022


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