Rating

9.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role consists of usual admin throughout the day keeping up with projects I'm involved in. In addition to this I have a varied amount of calls surrounding different projects I'm on, these calls can consist of anywhere from information gathering to documenting information

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • In terms of new skills I have found that I have developed the skill of gathering information while in my role as well as a good problem solving mindset which is crucial for my role. I have also developed on skills I already acquired during my A-levels such as business techniques.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I very much enjoy my program there is a good balance of focusing on my apprentcieship and also getting involved in the practical side of it

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My program is well structured through the balance of coursework and learning sessions I'm involved in

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • There is plenty of support and people I can go to if I am in need of support in the business

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive lots of support from my tutor as well as regular check ins with him to ensure everything is okay

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I feel as though my training provider helps a lot with improving the practical side of my role as do I receive monthly modules to complete but I attend weekly sessions to improve my knowledge on top of that

    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.)
  • There is lots of extra-curricular activities at my work through not only my department with regular out of work meet ups, but there is also volunteering events regularly to get involved in

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Newcastle Building Society to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The culture in the business is very friendly and supportive as well as the flexibility of the job


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Newcastle Building Society?
  • I would say focus on being yourself and the person you are as the culture is very important to the business


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Banking

Newcastle upon Tyne

April 2024


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